Description
Irresistible Easter Bunny Chow elevates classic snack mix with pastel-colored white chocolate and playful spring sprinkles. Crisp cereal coated in sweet layers creates perfect party treat that delights guests of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups rice chex or corn chex cereal
- 1 cup (175 g / 6.2 ounces) white chocolate chips or white candy melts
- 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 ounces) pastel-colored m&ms or similar candies
Binding/Flavoring Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 g / 2.1 ounces) peanut butter (or substitute with almond butter or cookie butter)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (180 g / 6.3 ounces) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (60 g / 2.1 ounces) pastel sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious microwave-safe bowl and select high-quality white chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and unsalted butter. Melt these ingredients together using short microwave intervals, stirring carefully between each heating cycle to prevent scorching. Once smoothly integrated, incorporate fragrant vanilla extract into the glossy mixture.
- Select a generously sized mixing vessel and carefully pour the crisp Chex cereal into the container. Gently drizzle the warm, velvety chocolate blend over the cereal, using a soft spatula to ensure every morsel receives an even, luxurious coating.
- Transfer the chocolate-enrobed cereal into a large resealable plastic bag or lidded container. Gradually introduce powdered sugar, then vigorously shake the vessel to create a uniform, snow-white dusting that completely encases each cereal piece.
- Empty the sugar-coated mixture into a clean mixing bowl. Delicately fold in festive pastel M&Ms and whimsical sprinkles, distributing the colorful elements throughout the sweet treat with gentle, deliberate movements.
- For optimal enjoyment, serve immediately, allowing guests to appreciate the crisp texture and vibrant appearance. Alternatively, store in an airtight container at ambient temperature, preserving freshness for up to seven days.
Notes
- Swap out regular white chocolate chips for dairy-free alternatives to make this treat suitable for those with lactose intolerance.
- Use gluten-free Chex cereal to create a celiac-friendly version of this sweet snack.
- Experiment with different extracts like almond or coconut to add unique flavor dimensions to the chocolate coating.
- Prevent clumping by ensuring the cereal is completely cool before adding powdered sugar, which helps achieve an even, light coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg