Valentine Chex Mix Recipes

SWEET AND SALTY VALENTINE'S CHEX™ PARTY MIX

Watch out: This crowd-pleasing snack mix, made with Vanilla Chex™, chocolate candies, popcorn and peanuts, is over-the-top addictive!

Provided by Annalise Sandberg

Categories Snack

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Sweet and Salty Valentine's Chex™ Party Mix image

Steps:

Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper or waxed paper. Spread cereal, mini pretzels, popcorn and peanuts on cookie sheet.
In separate bowls, microwave Candy Melts™ on Medium (50%) in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each, just until melted.
Use spoon to drizzle melts over cereal mixture. Top with candies and sprinkles. Let stand about 10 minutes or until drizzle is set. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 0 g

Ingredients

1 cup Vanilla Chex™ cereal
1 cup mini pretzels
2 cups lightly salted popped popcorn
1/2 cup salted peanuts
1/2 cup dark cocoa Candy Melts™
1/2 cup white Candy Melts™
1/2 cup seasonal M&M's® chocolate candies
1 tablespoon Valentine's candy sprinkles

VALENTINE CHEX® MIX (1/2 RECIPE)

Personalize sweet Chex® cereal mix with red, white and pink candies for an extra-special Valentine's Day treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Snack

Time 25m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 7

Valentine Chex® Mix (1/2 Recipe) image

Steps:

Place cereal in medium bowl. In small microwavable bowl, microwave vanilla 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.
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; cool about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir candies and sprinkles into remaining cereal mixture. Spread on waxed paper or foil; cool about 15 minutes.
In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

Ingredients

4 1/2 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup red, white and pink candy-coated chocolate candies
2 tablespoons red or pink candy sprinkles

GLUTEN-FREE VALENTINE CHEX® MIX

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

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Gifts & Decor

Time 25m

Yield 22

Number Of Ingredients 7

Gluten-Free Valentine Chex® Mix image

Steps:

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.
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.
Meanwhile, stir candies and sprinkles into remaining cereal mixture. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes.
In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

Ingredients

9 cups Rice Chex™ cereal (gluten free)
1 cup white vanilla baking chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup red, white and pink candy-coated chocolate candies
1/4 cup red or pink candy sprinkles