Bunny Bait (Easter Snack Mix)

This bunny bait mix is the perfect combination of Chex cereal, Cheerios, pretzels, and M&Ms. It’s coated with white chocolate to make an irresistible treat that’s great for Easter! 

This snack mix is irresistible to me. There’s just something about the creamy white chocolate with the cereal and salty pretzels that I can’t stop eating. And it’s not just me. My family requests I make it every Easter. It’s a sweet tradition that I look forward to every year.

Why You’ll Love This Bunny Bait.

• A batch takes less than 20 minutes to make.
• It’s sweet and a little salty.
• It lasts a long time! Store leftovers in a container and it lasts for weeks. (If you don’t eat it before then!)

How to Make Bunny Bait.

Mix. Melt. Coat. Pour. Those are the basic steps for putting this recipe together.

1. Stir the mix together in a large bowl. 
2. Melt the white chocolate chips. (If you’ve never melted white chocolate, take a look at the guide below.)
3. Coat the mix. Stir quickly. 
4. Spread on a pan and let the mix set up. That’s it!

The Key Step: Melting White Chocolate Chips.

White chocolate adds a nice creamy flavor to the bunny bait. Here’s how to melt it. Remember: don’t use high heat. The can burn the chips.

1. Fill a saucepan with about 2 inches of water. Place a heat-safe mixing bowl over the saucepan. You want the bowl to have a snug fit. It shouldn’t touch the water in the pan. 
2. Place the white chocolate chips in the bowl. 
3. Heat over medium heat.  As soon as you see the chocolate starting to melt, stir it. 
4. Stir gently until the chips are completely melted. Carefully remove the bowl from the double boiler. Wipe the bottom. This prevents water from getting into the chocolate. Use right away.

Bunny Bait Tips. 

• Line your pan with parchment before mixing the cereal. You want it ready when you are. This way, the mix won’t set up in the bowl. 
• Change it up.  Use a different Chex cereal. Add nuts. Use pretzel twists. It’s up to you! 
• Work quickly. After you pour the melted chocolate on the mix, stir it quickly. It sets up fast, especially if your kitchen is cold.
• Break into pieces. Once it sets up, break into bite-size pieces. Then put it in a large bowl or bags and enjoy!

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Bunny Bait (Easter Snack Mix)

This white chocolate snack mix is irresistible! Add your favorite mix-ins.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 12 servings

Ingredients

• 3 cups Corn Chex⁣, see note 1
• 1 cup Cheerios⁣
• 1 cup mini pretzel sticks⁣
• 1 cup bunny grahams⁣
• 1 cup M&Ms ⁣
• 12 ounces white baking chips⁣
• 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening or coconut oil, if needed, see note 2

Instructions

1. Line a half sheet pan (18×13-inches) with parchment paper.⁣

2. Combine the Chex cereal, Cheerios, pretzels, bunny grahams, and M&Ms in a large bowl. ⁣Stir to combine.⁣

3. Place 2-inch of water in the small saucepan. Place a bowl into the pan. It should have a snug fit and not touch the water.

   Place the white chips into the top bowl. Heat over medium heat. As soon as the water starts to simmer and chips begin to melt, stir the chocolate. Continue to stir until the chips are melted and smooth.

   Note: if white chocolate seems thick, add the teaspoon of vegetable or coconut oil.

4. Pour the melted chocolate over the mix. Stir to coat with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.⁣
5. Spread the mix onto the prepared baking sheet. Let set up for 30 minutes. Break into small pieces and place in a container.⁣

6. Store in a covered container at room temperature for up to one week.

Recipe Notes

Note 1

Use whatever Chex cereal you love. 

Note 2

If the white chocolate seems thick after melting, add the vegetable shorting or coconut oil. It helps to thin the chocolate.