Peppermint and Chocolate Chex® Mix

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Ingredients

3 cups Rice Chex® cereal
3 cups Chocolate Chex® cereal
1 bag (12 oz) white vanilla baking chips (2 cups)
1/2 cup coarsely crushed peppermint candy canes (16 miniature, unwrapped)
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

Preparation Directions

1. Mix cereals in large microwaveable bowl. Line cookie sheet with foil or waxed paper.
2. In microwavable bowl, microwave white vanilla baking chips uncovered on High about 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until chips can be stirred smooth. Stir in half the crushed peppermint candy.
3. Pour over cereal; toss to evenly coat. Spread mixture in single layer on cookie sheet. Immediately sprinkle with remaining candy.
4. Melt dark chocolate chips in microwave on HIgh 50 to 60 seconds or until chips can be stirred smooth; drizzle over top. Let stand in refrigerator until set, about 5 minutes. Gently break into clusters. Store in airtight container.

Tips

This recipe is gluten free.
When cooking gluten free always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.
How To?
For easy drizzling, spoon the melted chips into a small food-storage bag. Snip off one tiny bottom corner and squeeze the melted chips over the cereal mixture.
 
You can use semisweet or milk chocolate chips in place of the dark chocolate chips if you prefer.