by Houston, we have a snack! Prepare for a cosmic collision of flavors with Cosmic Crunch. It’s got the sweetness of distant galaxies, the salty crunch of asteroids, and a whole lot of fun. Disclaimer: This recipe contains nuts and gluten. For nut-free options, swap in sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pretzels and cereal.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 1 cup mini pretzels
- 1 cup vanilla wafers, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup salted peanuts or cashews
- 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup colorful sprinkles (stars, planets, etc., if you can find them)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Mix the Base: In a large bowl, gently combine the Chex cereals, pretzels, vanilla wafer pieces, peanuts/cashews, and marshmallows.
- Melt and Drizzle: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips. Stir in the vanilla extract and drizzle the melted chocolate over the snack mix. Toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle Cosmic Dust: While the chocolate is still wet, generously sprinkle the powdered sugar and colorful sprinkles over the mix.
- Set and Enjoy: Spread the mix onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let the chocolate set completely. Break apart into pieces, and enjoy your out-of-this-world Cosmic Crunch!
