White Trash Cereal Candy Mix (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups Corn CHEX cereal
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2 cups Cheerios cereal
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2 cups mini pretzel twists
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1 cup dry roasted salted peanuts
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2 cups regular M&M’s candies
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Up to ½ cup regular M&M’s candies, for garnish
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24 ounces vanilla almond bark candy coating
# Instructions:
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Line a large (half-sheet 18x13 inches) rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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In an extra-large (6-quart) mixing bowl, combine Corn CHEX cereal, Cheerios cereal, mini pretzels, peanuts, and 2 cups M&M’s candies. Set aside.
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Melt the vanilla almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl according to package directions, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring between each until smooth.
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Pour the melted almond bark over the cereal mixture and gently fold to coat all ingredients evenly. Work quickly as the almond bark begins to harden rapidly.
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Transfer the coated mixture to the prepared baking sheet, spreading it into an even layer. Sprinkle up to ½ cup additional M&M’s candies evenly over the top for garnish, if desired.
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Allow the mixture to set at room temperature for at least 1 hour, or until the vanilla almond bark has fully hardened.
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Break the hardened mixture into bite-sized clusters using your hands. Transfer to a serving bowl or package in cellophane bags for gifting.