Christmas Crunch

 Yields: About 12 cups

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

 * 6 cups Rice Chex cereal

 * 6 cups Corn Chex cereal

 * 6 cups Cheerios cereal

 * 1 cup dry roasted peanuts

 * 1 cup pretzels

 * 1 cup M&M's candies (Christmas colors)

 * 1 cup white chocolate chips

 * 1/2 cup vegetable oil

 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 * Optional: Red and green sprinkles

Instructions:

 * Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Cheerios, peanuts, pretzels, and M&M's.

   

 * Melt chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and vegetable oil in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.

   

 * Pour over cereal mixture: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal mixture and stir until evenly coated.

   

 * Spread on baking sheets: Spread the mixture evenly on two large baking sheets lined with parchment paper.

   

 * Sprinkle with sprinkles: Sprinkle with red and green sprinkles, if desired.

   

 * Cool and store: Let the Christmas Crunch cool completely before breaking it into pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Tips:

 * For a nut-free version, omit the peanuts.

 * You can use any type of cereal you like.

 * Get creative with the mix-ins! Try adding other candies, nuts, or dried fruit.

Enjoy your delicious and festive Christmas Crunch!