Monkey Munch from Jon and Kate Plus 8

This is a yummy treat / dessert that was mentioned on the TLC Show "Jon and Kate Plus Eight."

Makes 9 cups

Ingredients

9 cups Chex cereal (any variety)
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

Directions

1. Put Chex in a large bowl and put aside.
2. Place chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter into a quart-sized microwave-safe bowl.
3. Stir the ingredients together.
4. Microwave the mixture uncovered for a minute on "high." Stir the mix again and continue to zap in thirty second intervals until it mixes smoothly.
5. Add the vanilla and stir.
6. Pour over the cereal while stirring.
7. Put combination into a 2-gallon, Ziploc freezer bag.
8. Add powdered sugar, seal the bag and shake until distributed.
9. Spread Monkey Munch out on wax paper to cool and dry.
10. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for storage.