Chex And Candy Squares Food

NO-BAKE SNICKERS™ CHEX™ BARS

Steps:

• Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Spray large bowl with cooking spray; in bowl, stir together cereal, 2/3 cup of the peanut butter chips and 1/4 cup peanuts.
• Spray medium microwavable bowl with cooking spray; add butter and marshmallows. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes or until smooth, stirring after each minute. Stir in caramel bits; microwave 30 seconds. Stir well to blend; a few caramel bits will remain unmelted.
• Pour hot marshmallow mixture over cereal mixture in bowl; stir until cereal is well coated. Press firmly in pan.
• In medium microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and remaining 1 cup peanut butter chips uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth. Spread over bars. Sprinkle chopped candy and 1/4 cup peanuts over top. Let stand about 2 hours or until set.
• Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in airtight container at room temperature.

PAYDAY BARS

Steps:

• Grease 9x13 pan.
• Pour 1/2 peanuts on bottom of pan.
• Melt margarine and chips.
• Add milk and then marshmallows (do not melt marshmallows).
• Pour over peanuts, pat down.
• Put rest of peanuts in and pat down.
• Chill.

QUICK CHEX MIX CANDY

Steps:

• Combine brown sugar, corn syrup and margarine.
• Microwave on high for 1 minute Take out and stir until blended.
• Return to high setting until boiling (about 2 1/2 min).
• Cook 3 minutes longer.
• Add Rich Chex.
• Spread out on cookie sheet and cool.
• Break into pieces.
• *Can add nuts when mixing with Chex.

REINDEER FOOD

Steps:

• Cover a large area of counter space with waxed paper and tape it down.
• Mix pretzels, corn cereal squares, peanuts, and candy-coated milk chocolate pieces together in a large bowl.
• Melt white chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Pour melted white chocolate over pretzel mixture; stir to evenly coat. Quickly transfer mixture to the prepared waxed paper and spread in a thin layer; cool completely. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

CHEX CANDY SQUARES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir or knead in cashews. With floured fingers, press dough in bottom of pan to form crust. Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until golden brown.
• In medium saucepan, place chocolate chips, caramel topping and flour; cook and stir over low heat until smooth.
• Remove from heat; stir in cereal and 1/2 cup of the baking bits. Spread evenly over crust. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup baking bits; press in lightly. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.