Monster Munch

Name: Monster Munch
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 1-1/2 pounds.
Ingredients: 12 ounces white candy coating, chopped; Orange paste food coloring; 2 cups Golden Grahams; 1-1/2 cups pretzel sticks; 3/4 cup miniature marshmallows; 3/4 cup milk chocolate M&M's; 2 tablespoons chocolate sprinkles

This sweet-salty snack is a favorite of mine because it can be adapted to any holiday, depending on the ingredients I mix in. —Pam Kennedy, Lubbock, Texas

Ingredients

12 ounces white candy coating, chopped
Orange paste food coloring
2 cups Golden Grahams
1-1/2 cups pretzel sticks
3/4 cup miniature marshmallows
3/4 cup milk chocolate M&M's
2 tablespoons chocolate sprinkles

Directions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Tint with food coloring. Stir in cereal, pretzels, marshmallows and M&M's. Immediately spread onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; top with sprinkles.
Let stand 1 hour or until set. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Originally published as Monster Munch in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2014