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    You are here Home » Recipes » Snack Recipes

    Valentine Chex Mix Recipe

    Published: Jan 18, 2013 · Modified: Jul 31, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links. · 1 Comment

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    Say I love you with a batch of this delicious Valentine Chex Mix! Snag the recipe and make it for your sweetheart today!

    Say, "I love you!" with a batch of this delicious Valentine Chex Mix! Snag the recipe and make it for your sweetheart today! | @AFewShortcuts #recipes #chexmix #snacks #valentines

    The kids have Valentine's Parties coming up soon at school, so I thought I would start thinking about sweet treats now.  I love Valentines Day because it is all about love and kindness.  There is nothing kinder than making a yummy treat for your friends and family like this tasty Valentines Day Chex Mix.

    This yumminess is like chex mix married muddy buddies.  It is such a tasty treat, I dare you to eat just a little bit! My kids mixed in sprinkles, conversation hearts, and red M&MS.  However, you could mix in any red and pink candies....they came up with a list, just in case you needed some help.

    Valentine Chex Mix Candy Mix In Ideas

    • Red M&Ms
    • Twizzler Bites (not gluten free)
    • Red Skittles
    • Conversation hearts
    • Red & Pink Runts
    • Red & Pink Jelly Beans
    • Peppermints
    • Red & Pink Mike & Ikes
    • Valentine candy corn
    • Nerds

    You need to mix up a batch of this and give it a try! It's so good!

    Valentine Chex Mix

    Amanda@AFewShortCuts.com
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 2 mins
    Total Time 12 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Servings 8 -10 cups

    Ingredients
      

    • 4-5 cups Rice Chex® cereal gluten free
    • ½ cup white vanilla baking chips
    • ¾ cup peanut butter
    • ¾ cup powdered sugar
    • 4-5 Cups Popcorn
    • ½ cup red white and pink candy-coated chocolate candies or other type of holiday candy
    • ¼ cup red or pink sprinkles
    • ½ cup conversation hearts candies optional

    Instructions
     

    • In large bowl, place cereal.
    • In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips and peanut butter uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth.
    • Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
    • Place the cereal mixture in 1-gallon food-storage plastic bag. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes.
    • In a large bowl mix candy, sprinkles, popcorn and finished chex. Serve in individual bowls and store the rest in an airtight containerTips
    • Bag this in individual bags and decorate with ribbon for gifts or party favors.
    • Change this up for any holiday by changing the mix ins.
    Tried this recipe? Let us know how it was! We love comments!

    Say, "I love you!" with a batch of this delicious Valentine Chex Mix! Snag the recipe and make it for your sweetheart today! | @AFewShortcuts #recipes #chexmix #snacks #valentines

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    1. Su

      January 19, 2013 at 5:09 am

      5 stars
      Is 12 cups of white baking chips correct? That seems yummy, but like a lot to me?

      Thank you...you always have great recipes.

      Reply

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