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HOT COCOA SNACK MIX


Active Time : 20 minutes
Total Time : 20 minutes
Serves : 16 (1 cup) servings

INGREDIENTS
  • 8 cups crunchy rice squares cereal
  • 1 16 ounce bag miniature marshmallows
  • 2 cups mini graham crackers
  • 5 tablespoons milk chocolate flavored hot cocoa mix divided
  • 1 teaspoon hot water
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup baking cocoa

DIRECTIONS

Place cereal, marshmallows and graham pieces into a 2-gallon recloseable food storage bag; set aside.

In medium microwave-safe bowl, stir 1 tablespoon hot chocolate mix and water until mix is dissolved. Stir in chocolate chips, butter and cinnamon. Microwave (HIGH) 1 minute; stir. Continue microwaving until mixture is melted and smooth (about 1 minute).

Pour over cereal; seal bag. Shake until all cereal is coated. Add powdered sugar, baking cocoa and remaining hot chocolate mix; reseal bag. Continue shaking until cereal is well coated.

Spread in a single layer on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.