Snowflake Cookies

Snowflake Cookies

2 pounds vanilla-flavored candy coating (see note)
2 cups thin pretzel sticks, broken (5 ounces)
2 cups salted peanuts
2 cups Cheerios cereal
2 cups Wheat Chex cereal
2 cups Rice Chex cereal
2 cups Corn Chex cereal

Melt candy coating in the microwave according to package directions.
Meanwhile, break pretzels in half, making sure you have 2 cups. Mix dry
ingredients in an extra-large mixing bowl or pan (at least 4 quarts).

Drizzle the melted candy coating over the cereal mixture and stir.
Working quickly, drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let the
mixture dry for about 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container, at
room temperature for up to 1 week.

Note: Vanilla-Flavored Candy Coating is sold in bulk or in 1-pound
packages. It is sometimes called white chocolate candy coating.

Start to finish: 20 minutes active time, 30 minutes unattended drying
time.

Makes about 8 dozen cookies