Learn how to make the Midwest’s favorite party snack.
The chocolate and peanut butter are melted and poured over the cereal.
The mix is then shaken with powdered sugar.
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It’s apopular snack across the Midwest.
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Place cereal in an extra-large bowl.
Melt Sauce Ingredients
Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a medium saucepan.
Heat and stir over low until melted and smooth.
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
Use the microwave instead of the stovetop, especially if kids are helping.
Place chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a medium bowl.
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Microwave on 100% power for 30 seconds.
Stir mixture and continue microwaving in 15-second intervals until mixture is melted and smooth, stirring often.
Coat in Powdered Sugar
Add the cereal mixture to bag with the powdered sugar.
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Seal bag leaving some air in it.
Shake and turn the bag to coat cereal mixture with powdered sugar.
Spread Out to Let Cool
Spread on a large tray or pan to cool.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
