Valentine Chex Mix Recipe

Valentine's Day Puppy Chow easy snack mix recipe with cereal and candy melts

Whip up this Valentine Chex Mix Recipe for the perfect balance of sweet and salty goodness! This easy party treat is quick to prepare and loaded with festive colors, making it an ideal Valentine snack mix to share with loved ones.

Course Snack

Cuisine Holiday

Keyword easy Chex mix recipe, family-friendly snack ideas, festive party snack, homemade Valentine snacks, quick Valentine's dessert, sweet and salty treats, Valentine's Day snack mix

Method Microwave

Main Ingredient Grains

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 270kcal

Author Kelli Miller

Equipment

Ingredients

4 ½ Cup(s) Rice Chex cereal
½ Cup(s) white vanilla baking chips
¼ Cup(s) creamy peanut butter
2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
⅓ Cup(s) powdered confectioner's sugar
½ Cup(s) Valentine colored milk chocolate M & M s
1 ½ Cup(s) peanut butter filled pretzel nuggets
4.5 oz salted party peanuts
1 Tablespoon silver jimmies sprinkles
1 Tablespoon red & white heart sprinkles

Instructions

Place cereal, pretzels, and 1/2 the peanuts into a large bowl.
In a small microwaveable bowl, heat vanilla chips, peanut butter, and margarine uncovered on high for about 45 seconds. Stir well to remove all lumps. Pour mixture over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
Place 1/2 the cereal mixture in a 1-gallon Ziploc. Add powdered sugar, seal, and shake until the mixture is well coated. Spread on waxed paper and allow to cool for about 20 minutes.
Stir M&Ms and remaining peanuts into remaining cereal mixture. Spread onto waxed paper and allow to cool about 20 minutes.
In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures and store in an airtight container.

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