Christmas Crack Cereal Mix

Christmas Crack Cereal Mix

Ingredients:

• 4 cups rice or corn square cereal
• 4 cups oat “O” cereal
• 4 cups pretzel sticks
• 3 cups salted cocktail peanuts
• 11 ounces red and green candy-coated chocolate candies
• 24 ounces white chocolate chips
• 3.5 teaspoons shortening or solid coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp. Christmas sprinkles, optional

Directions:

1. Place both cereals, pretzel sticks, peanuts, and candies into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.

2. Place parchment paper on a large baking sheet. Set aside
.
3. In a microwave safe bowl, add the white chocolate chips and shortening or coconut oil and microwave it at 50% power in 30-second increments, stirring in between increments until melted.

4. Pour the melted chocolate into the mixture and stir to combine.

5. Place the mix onto the baking sheet and push it down evenly using a plastic spatula. Top with sprinkles, if using.

6. Place the baking sheet in a refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, break the clumps, and store in an airtight container.