Instructions

• Line 2 large rimmed baking pans with waxed paper or silicone baking mats.
• Place 6 cups Corn Chex (or Rice Chex) in a large mixing bowl and set the bowl aside.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave 1 cup of the 3 cups white vanilla baking chips uncovered on HIGH for 45 seconds. Stir, then continue microwaving in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until the chips are fully melted and smooth.
• Working one at a time, dip the pointed end of each Bugles (1 1/2 cups) into the melted white chips so the outside is completely coated. Hold each Bugle over the bowl to let excess coating drip off. If the coating thickens, reheat the bowl in 5-second increments until it is good for dipping.
• Immediately sprinkle the coated Bugles with the 1/4 cup pink, blue, or purple decorating sugar and place them in a single layer on one of the prepared pans. Set that pan aside to cool.
• Put the remaining 2 cups of white vanilla baking chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered on HIGH for 45 seconds, stir, then continue in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until melted and smooth.
• Pour the melted 2 cups of white chips over the bowl of cereal. Stir thoroughly to coat the cereal evenly. Spread the coated cereal in a single layer on the second prepared pan. Let the cereal sit about 20 minutes to begin setting. If using, spray the top lightly with Gold Shimmer Mist Food Color Spray.
• Place each color of candy melts (1/4 cup each of pink, blue and purple) in its own small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave each bowl uncovered at Medium (50%) for 30 seconds, stir, then continue in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until each color is melted and smooth. Use a separate bowl and microwave session for each color.
• Using a fork or spoon, drizzle one color of melted candy over the coated cereal on the pan. Immediately sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the 3 tablespoons multi-colored sprinkles over that drizzle. Repeat the drizzle-and-sprinkle steps with the remaining two colors of melted candy, sprinkling 1 tablespoon of multi-colored sprinkles after each color.
• Let the drizzled cereal sit about 20 minutes or until the candy drizzle is set. Once set, break the coated cereal into bite-size pieces.
• In a large serving bowl, combine the coated cereal pieces, the coated Bugles from the first pan, and the 1 cup marshmallow pole twist candy (if desired). Toss gently to mix.
• Store the Unicorn Chex Mix at room temperature in a covered container.