Description
This Easter Chex mix is a delightful blend of sweet and salty flavors, perfect for snacking during the holiday season. The pastel-colored M&M’s add a festive touch to this crunchy treat.
Ingredients
6 cups Rice Chex cereal
1 cup pastel-colored M&M’s
1 cup pretzel sticks
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal, M&M’s, pretzel sticks, and dry roasted peanuts.
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
Once the butter is melted, stir in the powdered sugar and lemon zest until well combined.
Pour the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and bake at 250°F for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes