Peppermint Muddy Buddies Bark

This pretty marbled bark would make a wonderful contribution to a holiday potluck or a hostess gift.

Ingredients

• 2 cups Chex Mix® Muddy Buddies® Peppermint
• Bark, coarsely crushed
• 1 package (24 ounces) vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), broken into sections
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper, foil or cooking parchment paper.
2. Place vanilla coating in 8-cup microwavable measuring cup or 2-quart microwavable casserole. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until almost melted. Stir until smooth; stir in 3/4 cup of the cereal.
3. Place chocolate chips in 4-cup microwavable measuring cup or 2-quart microwavable casserole. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until almost melted. Stir until smooth; stir in 3/4 cup of the cereal.
4. Spread vanilla mixture on lined cookie sheet to 1/4-inch thickness.
5. Spoon chocolate mixture randomly over vanilla layer; marble with knife to create swirls showing both white and dark chocolate (do not mix colors completely).
6. Sprinkle with remaining cereal; pressing gently.
7. Let stand about 1 hour or until cool and hardened.
8. Break into pieces.
9. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 hr 15 min
Yield: 60 servings

Recipe and photo credit: Pillsbury.