Crispy Party Mix

No bake snack!

Yield: 16 servings

Preparation Time: 15 min., Cook: 2 min., Cool: 45 min.

Ingredients

4 cups chex cereal squares

4 cups small pretzel twists

2 cups dry roasted peanuts

1 cup (about 20) caramels, unwrapped and chopped into quarters

1-2/3 cups semi sweet chocolate chips, or milk choc. or butterscotch or white choc. chips

Directions:

1. Coat an 11x17-inch jelly roll pan wtih nonstick cooking spray.

2. Combine cereal, pretzels, peanuts and caramels in large bowl.

3. Microwave semi-sweet chocolate chips in medium, uncovered microwave-safe bowl on HIGH-POWER (100%) for 1 minute. Stir. (For milk chocolate, butterscotch or white chocolate chips, microwave on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute.)

If necessary, microwave an additional 10 to 15 second intervals, stirring just until pieces are completely melted.

4. Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly.

5. Spread mixture onto prepared pan; cool for 30-45 minutes or until firm.

6. Break into bite-size pieces and place in serving bowl to serve.

Photo and food styling by Webstop

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