You won’t be able to stop eating this irresistible mix. The light, sweet coating is great over cereal, peanuts, pretzels and M&M’s.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups Cheerios
  • 5 cups Corn Chex
  • 2 cups salted peanuts
  • 1 pound chocolate M&M’s
  • 1 package (10 ounces) mini pretzels
  • 2 packages (12 ounces each) white baking chips
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chips and oil at 70% power for 1 minute, stirring once. Microwave on high for 5 seconds; stir until smooth.
  • Pour over cereal mixture and mix well. Spread onto three waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cool; break apart. Store in an airtight container.

Test Kitchen Tips

  • For holiday gifting, use red and green M&M’s.
  • Toss in some raisins for a trail mix treat.

Editor’s Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 547 calories, 27g fat (10g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 589mg sodium, 70g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein.