Maple Bacon Pecan Muddy Buddies

Instructions

1. Fry bacon, in batches, in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Cool completely.
2. Combine the cereal, pecans and bacon in an extra-large bowl.
3. Melt the semisweet chocolate, maple bacon cheese and butter in a large, microwave-safe bowl on 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in maple syrup.
4. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal mixture; toss to coat. Transfer cereal mixture to large sealable plastic bags.
5. Sift confectioners’ sugar and cocoa into a separate bowl. Add sugar mixture to the bags; seal bags. Shake to coat the cereal.
6. Spread out cereal on parchment paper to cool completely and dry. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.