Description
Bunny Bait is a festive and crunchy snack mix perfect for Easter celebrations. Combining Rice Chex, Honey Nut Cheerios, pretzels, peanuts, vanilla almond bark, Easter M&Ms, and butterscotch chips, this sweet and salty treat is easy to prepare and sure to delight kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Mix
- 3½ cups Rice Chex cereal
- 3½ cups Honey Nut Cheerios
- 1½ cups pretzel sticks
- ½ cup salted peanuts
Melted Coating
- 16 ounces vanilla almond bark, chopped
Add-ins
- 10 ounce bag Easter M&Ms
- ½ cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Prepare Sheet Pan: Line a sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the Rice Chex cereal, Honey Nut Cheerios, pretzel sticks, and salted peanuts until evenly distributed.
- Melt Almond Bark: Place the chopped vanilla almond bark in a microwave-safe dish. Heat in 15-second intervals, stirring between each, until the almond bark is completely melted and smooth.
- Coat the Mix: Pour the melted almond bark over the cereal and nut mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly so all pieces are evenly coated with the melted almond bark.
- Add Candies and Chips: Gently fold in the Easter M&Ms and butterscotch chips to distribute them evenly without breaking the candies.
- Spread Mixture: Evenly spread the coated snack mix onto the prepared parchment-lined sheet pan, creating a uniform layer.
- Set the Mixture: Allow the mixture to sit undisturbed for 45 minutes at room temperature so the almond bark hardens and binds the ingredients together.
- Break and Serve: Once set, break the snack mix into pieces of desired size and serve immediately or store for later enjoyment.
Notes
- The almond bark can be melted using a double boiler if preferred for more controlled heating.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- For a nut-free version, substitute salted peanuts with seeds or omit entirely.
- Use any festive candies such as holiday-themed chocolate chips or sprinkles to customize for different occasions.
