I enjoy making these recipes with my children.  The recipes are straightforward, easy enough for even young children to make with a little help from mom (or dad).

Valentine’s Day Chex Mix

Ingredients

• 9 cups Rice Chex
• 1 cup white vanilla baking chips
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup M&M’s plain chocolate candy (red, white, and pink)
• 1/4 cup jimmies candy sprinkles (red or pink)

Step 1: In a smaller microwave safe bowl, microwave the baking chips, peanut butter and butter together, uncovered on High for 1 – 1.5 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth.

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl pour in cereal.  Pour the peanut butter mixture over cereal and stir until evenly coated.

Step 3: Place half of the mixture into a 1-gallon food storage plastic bag.  Add powdered sugar, seal and shake until well coated.  Spread onto waxed paper (or foil) until cool.  Approximately 15 minutes.

Step 4: Stir the candies into the remaining mixture.  Spread onto waxed paper (or foil) until cool.  Approximately 15 minutes.

Step 5: Once cool, mix both cereal mixtures together.  Store in airtight container or place into baggies to share with friends at school.

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Valentine’s Day Snack Mix

• 1 package (12.7 ounces) Valentine’s M&M’s
• 1 can (9-3/4 ounces) whole cashews
• 1 package (8 ounces) yogurt-covered raisins
• 1 package (3.53 ounces) dried cranberries
• 1 cup miniature pretzels
• 1 cup chocolate bear-shaped crackers

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container, or place into baggies to share with friends at school.

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Fruit and Fruit Dip

Ingredients:

• 1 Jar Marshmallow Fluff
• 1 block Cream Cheese
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• Variety of Fruits – apples, bananas, grapes, variety of melons, kiwi fruit, ….

Mix first 3 ingredients together. Slice fruits and serve.