WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEX MIX WITH M&MS RECIPES

Steps:

• Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper, wax paper, or silicone baking mats.
• Place 12 ounces Chex cereal (10 to 11 cups), 2 cups mini pretzel twists, and 1 1/2 cups Christmas M&Ms in a large bowl and stir with a rubber spatula until combined.
• If using bars, coarsely chop 1 1/2 pounds white chocolate (no need to chop discs or chips). Place the chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until melted, about 1 1/2 minutes total. (Alternatively, place in a medium heatproof bowl, fit the bowl over a saucepan containing an inch of simmering water, and melt over low heat, stirring often, 5 to 7 minutes.)
• Pour the white chocolate over the cereal mixture and gently fold with the rubber spatula, going around the edges of the bowl and scraping down to the bottom, until evenly coated. Transfer to the baking sheets and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon flaky salt.
• Let sit at room temperature until the chocolate is set, about 1 1/2 hours. (Alternatively, refrigerate for about 45 minutes.) Break into pieces with your hands.

Steps:

• Pour both kinds of cereal into a large bowl. Set aside.
• Using your food processor, pulse the freeze dried strawberries until powdery.
• Mix powdered strawberries and powdered sugar together in a small bowl with a whisk.
• Melt the chocolate at 50% power in the microwave in intervals of about 15 seconds, stirring until smooth.
• Pour melted chocolate over the cereal, and stir to coat.
• Pour powdered sugar mixture over the top and stir/shake to toss it all together until the cereal is completely coated in the strawberry sugar.
• Stir in M&M's, mallow bits and sprinkles.
• Store in an airtight container.