Ingredients:

- 4 cups shredded or corn chex-type cereal (square)
- 3 cups pretzels (salted)
- 2 cups peanuts (salted)
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth)
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1 1/2 cups sugar (powdered)
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa (baking type)

Methods:

You can mix the ingredients in a large stainless steel bowl or use a couple of smaller bowls to evenly distribute the mix.

First, spread out long sheets of waxed paper on a table or countertop. Then, mix together the cereal, pretzels, and peanuts. You’ll need to toss the ingredients evenly to distribute.

Next, put into the microwave the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and margarine.Microwave on a normal setting for 30 second intervals. In between the intervals, stir the mixture until everything is melted and smooth.

Then, pour the chocolate mix over the cereal mix and toss it well to coat evenly. You’ll want to spread the mixture out on the wax paper that you put down earlier. And then, in a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and cocoa. The final step is to sprinkle the cocoa mixture over the chocolate coated mix. Let it all dry thoroughly and then place the snack mix in a tightly sealed container to store until you are ready to use.