Brownie Buddy Snack Mix

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

Rice cereal coated in melted chocolate and peanut butter is dusted in chocolate brownie mix and combined with candy and salted pretzels for a deliciously fun snack mix.

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) box crispy rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex®)
1 1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 (18 2/5 ounce) package brownie mix
1 cup candy-coated chocolate-covered peanuts
2 cups mini pretzel twists

Directions

1 Pour cereal squares into a large bowl.
2 Combine chocolate chips and peanut butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth, about 1 1/2 minutes. Pour over cereal squares and stir until well coated.
3 Place brownie mix in a container with a tight fitting lid, or in a large zip-top bag. Add 1/2 of the coated cereal in 2 batches and shake to coat. Spread on a sheet of waxed or parchment paper. Discard any leftover brownie mix.
4 Let cereal sit until cool and dry, 30 to 45 minutes.
5 Transfer cereal to a large bowl. Add pretzels and chocolate-coated candies and toss to combine.