Chex Candy Clusters Recipes

WINTERY WHITE CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Place baking chips in freezer to chill. In large bowl, mix cereal, peanuts, pretzels and marshmallows. Set aside.
• In large microwavable bowl, microwave candy coating uncovered in high 1 minute 30 seconds. Stir, breaking up large chunks. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until coating can be stirred smooth.
• Gently and quickly stir cereal mixture into coating with rubber spatula, stirring gently until evenly coated. Stir in chilled baking chips. Spread on waxed paper until cooled. Break into chunks. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

CRUNCHY CANDY CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Place candy coating in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Add peanut butter. Stir in extract if desired. , In a large bowl, combine the cereals and marshmallows. Add the peanut butter mixture and stir until the cereal mixture is well coated. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until set. Store at room temperature.

CHOCOLATE CHEX® MARSHMALLOW CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray large roasting pan with cooking spray, or lightly grease with butter. In very large bowl, mix cereal and pretzels; set aside.
• In medium microwavable bowl, microwave marshmallow creme uncovered on High about 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds, until creme is melted and can be stirred smooth. Stir; pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Spread in pan.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes, until coating just begins to turn very light golden brown. Remove from oven; stir in candies. Spread on waxed paper; cool about 15 minutes. Break into clusters. Store loosely covered.

PEANUT BUTTER-CHOCOLATE CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter chips and shortening in a large heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (do not let the bowl touch the water). Stir until melted and smooth, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove the bowl from the pan and add the cereal and peanuts. Stir with a rubber spatula until evenly coated.
• Spoon the cereal mixture into clusters (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet; sprinkle with nonpareils. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.

CHEX MIX® PEANUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Line two cookie sheets with wax paper.
• In large microwave safe bowl, heat almond bark for 2 minutes on high heat, stirring every minute until melted. Stir in peanut butter until mixture is smooth. Add snack mix and peanuts, stirring until completely coated.
• Drop mixture by 1/4 cupfuls onto cookie sheet; sprinkle with colored sugar. Let stand until firm, about 1 hour. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

WHITE FANTASY CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Spray with cooking spray or grease 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, mix cereal, pretzels and cashews.
• In 2-quart saucepan, melt candy coating over low heat, stirring constantly. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Press in pan; cool slightly.
• In microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High about 1 minute or until chocolate can be stirred smooth (bowl will be hot). Drizzle chocolate over snack. Let stand about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set. Break into clusters. Store in airtight container.