Ingredients:

  • 9 cups (265g) Rice Chex cereal
  • 1.5 cups (255g) Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup (125g) Creamy peanut butter
  • 0.25 cup (57g) Unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Pure vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp Fine sea salt
  • 2 cups (240g) Powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup (30g) Dry hot cocoa mix
  • 1 cup (200g) Christmas red and green M&Ms
  • 0.5 cup (80g) Mini pretzel twists
  • 0.25 cup (30g) Crushed candy canes

Instructions:

  1. Place 9 cups (265g) of Rice Chex in your largest bowl.
  2. Combine 1.5 cups (255g) chocolate chips, 0.5 cup (125g) peanut butter, and 0.25 cup (57g) butter in a microwave safe bowl.
  3. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until the mixture is completely smooth and glossy.
  4. Stir in 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla and 0.5 tsp salt.
  5. Pour the chocolate mixture over the Chex.
  6. Use a spatula to turn the cereal until every piece is dark and velvety.
  7. In a large zip top bag, whisk together 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar and 0.25 cup (30g) hot cocoa mix.
  8. Transfer the chocolate coated cereal into the bag, seal it with plenty of air inside, and shake vigorously for 1 minute until the cereal is white and snowy.
  9. Spread the mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet and let it sit for 15 minutes until the coating is firm to the touch.
  10. Toss with 1 cup (200g) M&Ms, 0.5 cup (80g) pretzels, and 0.25 cup (30g) crushed candy canes.