Chex® Chocolate Malt-Cherry Mix

Printer-friendly version

Ingredients

2 cups Corn Chex® cereal
2 cups Rice Chex® cereal
2 cups Wheat Chex® cereal
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup natural-flavor malted milk powder
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped malted milk balls
1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped

Preparation Directions

1. In large bowl, mix cereals and peanuts.
2. In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and butter on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
3. Gradually stir in malted milk powder until evenly coated. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

Tips

Did You Know?
Round foods like malted milk balls can be a bit challenging to chop. A little pulsing in a food processor makes the job easy!
Substitution
For a nice flavor change, cherry-flavor dried cranberries can by substituted for the dried cherries.