Thin Mint Flavored Chex™ Mix

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 16

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
  • 8 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate
  • 6 drops peppermint extract, divided
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, divided
  • 2 heaping tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 7 ounces white chocolate or candy melts
  • 1 ounce green candy melts
  • 1 cup mint baking chips (optional)

Steps

  • 1
    Divide Rice Chex™ cereal evenly into two large bowls.
  • 2
    In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt dark chocolate on high at 30 second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth.
  • 3
    Stir in 3-4 drops peppermint extract.
  • 4
    Pour chocolate over one bowl of Chex™ cereal and stir gently to coat completely.
  • 5
    In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup powdered sugar and cocoa powder then stir it into the chocolate-coated cereal mixture, coating completely. Spread cereal mixture onto wax paper to set.
  • 6
    In another medium microwave-safe bowl, place white chocolate and green candy melts. Microwave on high at 30 second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth.
  • 7
    Stir in 3-4 drops peppermint flavoring oil.
  • 8
    Pour white chocolate over second bowl of Chex™ cereal and stir gently to coat.
  • 9
    Sprinkle mixture with 1/2 cup powdered sugar and stir gently to coat completely. Pour onto wax paper to set.
  • 10
    When both cereal mixtures are set, combine in a large serving bowl and sprinkle 1 cup mint baking chips (optional) on top. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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