Buddy The Elf Muddy Mix Food

BUDDY THE ELF™ CHEX™ MIX

Steps:

• Line 2 large rimmed pans with waxed paper. In large bowl, add cereal.
• In medium microwavable bowl, microwave 2 cups of the baking chips uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds, stirring after 45 seconds, until chips are starting to melt. Continue heating in 15-second increments, until chips are melted and smooth. Pour over cereal; mix to thoroughly coat. Spread mixture in one of the pans; top with sprinkles. Cool 20 to 30 minutes or until set.
• Meanwhile, spread cookies and pretzels in single layer, right side up, in remaining pan. In same microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 1/2 cup baking chips uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds, until chips are melted and smooth. Transfer melted chips to small resealable food-storage plastic bag, and cut small corner off one end of bag. Drizzle onto cookies and pretzels; sprinkle with nonpareils. Cool 20 to 30 minutes or until set.
• Break cereal mixture into bite-size pieces; transfer to large serving bowl. Carefully break apart pretzels and cookies, if necessary. Add to bowl; stir in candies.

BUDDY THE ELF™ SWEET MAPLE CHEX™ MIX

Steps:

• Line 2 large rimmed pans with waxed paper.
• In large microwavable bowl, add cereal. In small bowl, mix syrup and melted butter. Pour over cereal in bowl; toss to coat evenly. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 4 minutes, stirring after each minute, until mixture is well coated and thoroughly glazed. Spread mixture in one of the pans to cool.
• Spread cookies and pretzels in single layer, right side up, in remaining pan. In small microwavable bowl, microwave 1/3 cup of the vanilla baking chips uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Transfer melted chips to small resealable food-storage plastic bag; cut small corner from one end of bag. Drizzle on top of cookies and pretzels. Top with sprinkles; cool 20 to 30 minutes or until drizzle is set. Carefully break apart pretzels and cookies, if necessary.
• In oval or round serving dish with sides, mix cereals, cookies, pretzels and almonds.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 1/3 cup vanilla baking chips uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds, until chips are melted and smooth. Transfer melted chips to small resealable food-storage plastic bag; cut small corner from one end of bag. Drizzle on top of snack mix to look like a spaghetti pile. Top with marshmallows and candies.
• In another small microwavable bowl, microwave milk chocolate chips uncovered on High 15 to 30 seconds, stirring after 15 seconds, until chips are melted and smooth. Transfer melted chips to small resealable food-storage plastic bag; cut small corner from one end of bag. Drizzle on top of candies, marshmallows and snack mix to look like chocolate syrup. Top with additional sprinkles, if desired. Refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes or until drizzle is set. To serve, break into pieces.