Tasty Tuesday

This one is a favorite of mine, and seems to be one of those recipes that everyone loves and wants. I made it at my last book club and everyone really liked it. My friend Brandy gave it to me, she got it from Paper Crafts Gourmet Magazine. I was talking to a gal at the grocery store checkout who was asking what I use the vanilla almond bark for, and she said her mom makes the same thing but instead of chocolate chips uses M&M's.

Vanilla Chex Mix
Heather D. White

1 bag semisweet chocolate chips
3 C. Corn Chex cereal
3 C. Rice Chex cereal
3 C. Wheat Chex cereal
2 C. salted dry-roasted nuts (peanuts, cashews or almonds)
2 C. small pretzel twists
2 C. miniature marshmallows
1 pkg. (20 oz.) vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark/ambrosia)

Place chocolate chips in freezer to chill. Mix cereals (you can buy a Chex
assortment box of all three at Costco for pretty inexpensive), peanuts,
pretzels and marshmallows in a large bowl; set aside. Microwave candy
coating in a large microwavable bowl uncovered on High for 1 minute 30
seconds; stir, breaking up large chunks. Microwave about 30 seconds longer
or until coating can be stirred smooth. Gently and quickly pour coating
onto cereal mixture and fold in until evenly coated. Stir in chilled
chocolate chips. Spread on waxed paper; cool completely. Break into
chunks. Store in airtight container in refrigerator. You won't be able to
keep your hands off this stuff!!