Ingredients:

  • 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 cup roasted salt-free peanuts
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips (60% cacao)
  • 0.5 cup natural creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp refined coconut oil
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup red and green chocolate-covered candies

Instructions:

  1. In a large microwave-safe glass bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips, natural peanut butter, and refined coconut oil.
  2. Microwave the mixture in 30-second bursts, stirring between each interval, until 80% melted. Let residual heat finish the melting process to avoid seizing.
  3. Stir in the pure vanilla extract and fine sea salt until the emulsion is smooth and glossy.
  4. Place the Rice Chex cereal and roasted peanuts in a very large mixing bowl. Gently pour the warm chocolate mixture over the cereal.
  5. Using a silicone spatula, use a folding motion to coat every piece of cereal evenly without breaking the squares.
  6. Transfer the coated mixture into a large Ziploc bag or brown paper bag containing the powdered sugar. Shake vigorously to aerate the sugar and create a thin, even frosting.
  7. Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Fold in the festive chocolate-covered candies.
  8. Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to allow the high-viscosity fats to set, creating the signature shatter-crisp shell.