Gluten-Free Christmas Sugar Cookie Granola and Rice Crisp Party Mix

December 18, 2019

We all know that sugar cookies are a holiday staple, so why not make this gluten-free holiday sugar cookie-inspired snack mix? Our Cranberry Maple Almond Granola and Rice Crisp cereal is coated in a vanilla butter mix, dusted in powdered sugar and drizzled with vanilla and sprinkles! This gluten-free snack mix will be a sure hit at your holiday party!

Ingredients

5 cups GF Rice Crisp Cereal
1 cup Bakery On Main Cranberry Maple Almond Granola
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 ½ cups white vanilla baking chips
4 teaspoons gluten-free holiday-colored sprinkles

Directions

Line large rimmed cookie sheet with waxed paper. In large microwavable bowl, add cereal and granola.
In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High 20 to 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in granulated sugar; microwave uncovered on High 30 to 40 seconds or until sugar is dissolved. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal/granola mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 4 minutes, stirring after every minute, until thoroughly glazed. Add powdered sugar to bowl, mixing well to coat cereal/granola mixture. Spread mixture on cookie sheet.
In small microwavable bowl, microwave chips uncovered on Medium (50%) 1 to 2 minutes, stirring after a minute, until melted and smooth. Transfer to small resealable food-storage plastic bag; cut off small corner of bag. Drizzle over snack mix; immediately top with sprinkles.
Refrigerate 20 to 30 minutes or until drizzle is set. Carefully break into bite-size pieces; transfer to large serving bowl.