[Kitchen Witch]

BLIZZARD BITES

MAKES ONE PINT JAR

1/3 c. bite-size rice cereal squares (like Rice Chex)
1/3 c. broken mini pretzel twists
1/4 c. coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
1/4 c. coarsely chopped dried pineapple
1/4 c. sweetened dried cranberries
1/4 c. white chocolate chips

Layer dry mix:
Put cereal squares, pretzels and macadamiz nuts into jar in the order listed. Combine dried pineapple and dried cranberries in small bowl; place on top. Layer white chocolate chips on top of dried fruit. Adjust cap. Cover cap with fancy material; tie on gift tag/recipe card.

Makes base for 1 recipe of Blizzard Bites.

GIFT TAG/RECIPE CARD:

Remove shite chocolate chips from jar; set aside.

Place remaining ingredients in medium bowl, stirring to combine. Melt white chocolate chips over low heat, stirring to prevent scorching or microwave on HIGH to melt. Pour melted white chocolate over snack mixture; stir to coat evenly. Spread mixture in single layer on waxed paper. Cool. After chocolate has cooled, break into bite-size pieces and store in sealed jar.

Makesa about five 1/3 c. servings

VARIATION - Substitute cashews for macadamia nuts, dried apple for dried pineaple and butterscotch chips for white chocolate chips.