Mint Chocolate Snack (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Items
01 -
6 ounces green candy melts
02 -
10 cups of rice or corn Chex cereal
03 -
6 ounces of chocolate chips
04 -
Two cups of powdered sugar, split in half
→ Extras
05 -
A cup of Andes mint chocolates, chopped up
06 -
A cup of mint-flavored M&M's
# Instructions:
01 -
Grab two big bowls that can go in the microwave, a few measuring tools, and some big resealable bags. Split the cereal into two even amounts of 5 cups each after you measure it out.
02 -
Put the chocolate chips in one of the bowls. Heat them in the microwave for 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each round, until it's smooth and melted. Be careful not to burn it.
03 -
Toss 5 cups of the cereal into the bowl with melted chocolate. Gently mix it all together until every cereal piece is covered in chocolate.
04 -
Pour 1 cup of powdered sugar onto the chocolate-coated cereal and mix well so the pieces are fully covered. If it's easier, toss it into a resealable bag, seal it tight, and shake until it's coated just right.
05 -
Use the second big bowl to melt the green candy melts. Heat them in short 10-second bursts, stirring between each time. Shorter heating is best to avoid overheating since candy melts are tricky.
06 -
Take the other 5 cups of cereal and stir them into the melted candy. Mix it gently to make sure each piece is nice and coated.
07 -
Dump the green-coated cereal into a resealable bag. Add 1 cup of powdered sugar, close the bag, and shake it around until every bit of cereal is covered in sugar.
08 -
Combine the chocolate-covered and green candy-coated cereal in one big bag or a mixing bowl. If the bag isn't big enough, use two smaller ones.
09 -
Add your mint M&M's and chopped Andes mints to the bowl or bag of cereal. Seal the bag and give it a shake or gently fold the candy into the mixture with a spoon.
10 -
Let everything chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes so the coatings on the cereal harden up nicely.
11 -
You can eat it right after chilling, or keep it in a sealed container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
# Notes:
01 -
Want extra mintiness? Stir 1/4 teaspoon of mint flavoring into the melted chocolate before coating the cereal.
02 -
Try swapping Andes mints for any other mint treats, like peppermint patties or minty chocolate chips.
03 -
For festive vibes, look for seasonal green mint M&M's like those usually seen around St. Patrick's Day.
04 -
If you don't want messy hands, wear gloves or stick to shaking cereal in the bags when mixing.