Also called puppy chow, this sweet treat makes a bounty meant to be shared or stores.  Allergic to peanuts?  Swap out the peanut butter for sun (or other tolerated) butter.

Yield:  9 1-cup servings

Ingredients

9 cups chex cereal (corn or rice)

1 cup chocolate chips

½ cup peanut butter (or sunbutter)

¼ cup butter

1 ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Place butter, chocolate chips, and peanut butter in a large glass bowl.

2. Microwave for one minute.  Stir until the mixture is smooth.  Keep stirring to distribute the heat, and this will melt the chocolate chips.  

3. Add chex cereal.  Stir to evenly coat the cereal

4. Sprinkle the powdered sugar over the coated cereal.

5. Gently mix to distribute the powdered sugar.

6. Enjoy!

7. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Notes

1. Before beginning:  Clean your work surfaces, start your hot, soapy dishwater, and assemble all of your ingredients and equipment.

2. Allow to dry before storing (if there are any) leftovers.