Dried cranberries, white chocolate, crystallized ginger and orange flavors give this a winter holiday flavor blast. Addictive and easy to eat by the handful, you can call it puppy chow, muddy buddies, whatever you want - because no matter what, it's delicious!
Prep a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Melt white chocolate candy melts according to package directions (typically meaning to microwave at 50% power in 30 second increments, stirring after each until smooth).
12 ounces white candy melts
Add orange extract and ground cinnamon, stir to combine.
Pour Chex into a large bowl and pour in your melted white chocolate mixture. Carefully stir and/or toss to combine and thoroughly coat.
9 cups Chex cereal
Add powdered sugar and stir/toss to combine and coat.
1 cup confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
Pour onto one of the prepared baking sheets and let set for at least 15 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine prepared Chex mixture with cranberries, ginger, white chocolate chips and orange peel (if using). Stir and/or toss to combine.
1 cup dried cranberries, 1 cup crystallized ginger pieces, 1 cup white chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon dried orange peel
Store in an airtight container until ready to serve. Enjoy!