Ingredients
9 cups Rice Chex or Corn Chex cereal
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Measure the cereal into a very large mixing bowl and set aside, ensuring there is enough room to stir freely.
Step 2: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and butter. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat in 15-second intervals until the mixture is completely smooth.
Step 3: Remove the chocolate mixture from the microwave and stir in the vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
Step 4: Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the cereal and use a large spatula to gently fold the cereal until every piece is evenly coated.
Step 5: Transfer the coated cereal into a large gallon-sized plastic bag or a clean paper bag, then add the powdered sugar.
Step 6: Seal the bag and shake vigorously until all the cereal pieces are thoroughly coated in sugar. Spread onto wax paper to cool and set before serving.
Notes
For best results, store in an airtight container to maintain the crunch of the cereal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg