Corn Chex Clusters

Crunchy, sweet, and perfectly satisfying! These Corn Chex Clusters are a delicious combination of crunchy cereal, gooey peanut butter, and smooth chocolate, making them the perfect bite-sized treat for any occasion. Easy to make, and impossible to resist!

Ingredients:

• 5 cups Corn Chex cereal
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet, depending on preference)

Directions:

1. Prepare the Cereal Base:
   • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
   • Place the Corn Chex cereal in a large bowl.
2. Make the Peanut Butter Mixture:
   • In a medium saucepan, combine the corn syrup and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture begins to bubble slightly (do not let it boil).
   • Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth and well-combined.
3. Coat the Cereal:
   • Pour the peanut butter mixture over the Corn Chex cereal and gently stir with a spatula, ensuring all the cereal is evenly coated.
4. Form the Clusters:
   • Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop clusters of the cereal mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Shape them into mounds or bite-sized clusters as desired.
5. Melt the Chocolate:
   • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring between each round, until fully melted and smooth.
   • Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate over each Corn Chex cluster.
6. Cool and Set:
   • Allow the clusters to cool and set completely. You can refrigerate them for 10-15 minutes to speed up the process.
7. Serve:
   • Once the clusters have hardened, transfer them to an airtight container for storage or serve them immediately. Enjoy!

Conclusion:

These Corn Chex Clusters are the perfect balance of crunchy and chewy, sweet and salty. The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is always a crowd-pleaser, and the simple preparation makes them ideal for a quick snack or party treat. Once you make a batch, they’ll be gone before you know it!