1 ½cupswhite chocolate chipswe prefer Ghirardelli (See post for other suggestions)
3cupsRice Chex cerealcan use corn Chex but rice is preferred
1cupKashi Honey Toasted Oat Cerealcan use Cheerios if desired but Kashi has "hearts"!
5oz.white fudge covered pretzelsWe used "Flipz" brand and the 5 oz. bag
17.6bag of mini white chocolate Kit Kat's
1cupCircus Animal cookiesThe pink and white sprinkled animal crackers
1/2cup"Cupid Mix" M&M'sred and pink variety of M&M's
1/2cupFaveREDS mini Starbursts
1/2cupFaveREDS Starburst jelly beans
1/4cupValentine sprinkles
Instructions
First, thinking ahead, grab a large baking sheet and cover it completely with parchment paper.
Next, melt the chocolate baking chips in a large bowl (large enough that the cereal will fit in it after the chocolate is melted) following the package directions for melting. (Most will be to melt on half-power for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Do NOT overcook.)
Once chocolate is completely melted, pour dry cereal in to bowl of white chocolate and carefully stir to mix, trying to make sure all of the cereal becomes covered.
Next, pour in half of the sprinkles, and stir.
Once mixed, pour out chocolate covered cereal on to parchment paper and spread out so most of it is in a single layer. (It's ok if some of it's still touching - you'll be breaking it up in to small pieces anywhay once hardened.)
Sprinkle the reamaining sprinkles on the top of the cereal before the chocolate hardens.
Allow cereal to "dry" (about 10 minutes) and then break up the cereal in to small bite-size pieces. (Remember, this is a snack mix so it's ok if some of cereal is stuck together but large pieces are harder to eat when snacking.)
Next, it's time to add in the remaining ingredients. (Candies, cookies, pretzels, etc.)
You can either mix it all together in the large bowl or you can pour the candies and cookies on top of the broken pieces of cereal and mix it with your hands. Serve!
Notes
SubstitutionsAs mentioned earlier, this recipe is very forgiving so feel free to substitute items to make it your favorite! For instance:
Corn Chex instead of Rice Chex
Cheerios instead of Kashi ceral
Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
Different, pink and red candies
Almond bark instead of baking chips
Popcorn instead of cereal
Different cookies or animal crackers
How to Store:Store in a covered, air-tight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.