Valentine Chex Mix

Red, white and pink make a lovely Chex mix, especially when it's ready in just 30 minutes!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 22
• Yields: 11 cups

Ingredients

• 9  cups  Rice Chex
• 1  cup  white  vanilla baking chips
• 1⁄2 cup peanut butter
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine
• 3⁄4 cup powdered sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  M&M's plain chocolate candy (red, white, and pink)
• 1⁄4 cup  jimmies  candy sprinkles (red or pink)

Directions

1. In large bowl, place cereal. In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
2. Place 1/2 of the cereal mixture in 1-gallon food-storage plastic bag. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, stir M&Ms and sprinkles into remaining cereal mixture. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes.
4. In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures. Store in airtight container.