Chex Muddy Buddies

15 minute prep time
18- 1/2 cup servings

9 cups any flavor CHEX cereal
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Measure cereal. Put in a large bowl and set aside.

In 1-QT. microwavable bowl, microwave choc. Chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on HIGH 1 minute. Stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until the mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2 gallon resealable storage plastic bag.

Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

Mini Bagelizzas

8 miniature bagels, split
1 cup spaghetti sauce with miniature meatballs
23 slices pepperoni (or other desired toppings)
3/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 cups (8oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese

Spread the cut sides of bagels with spaghetti sauce.
Top each with two slices of pepperoni; sprinklewith garlic powder and cheese.
Place on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Yield 8 servings. (By Becky)