Valentine Chex Mix - cooking recipe

Ingredients

9 cups Rice Chex
1 cup white vanilla baking chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup M&M's plain chocolate candy (red, white, and pink)
1/4 cup jimmies candy sprinkles (red or pink)

Preparation

In large bowl, place cereal. In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
Place 1/2 of the cereal mixture in 1-gallon food-storage plastic bag. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir M&Ms and sprinkles into remaining cereal mixture. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes.
In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures. Store in airtight container.