Maryann's Snowflake Cookies

Maryann's Snowflake Cookies
2 pounds vanilla-flavored candy coating, (see note)
2 cups thin pretzel sticks, broken (5 ounces)
2 cups salted peanuts
2 cups Cheerios cereal
2 cups Wheat Chex cereal
2 cups Rice Chex cereal
2 cups Corn Chex cerealMelt the candy coating in the microwave according to the package directions.Meanwhile, break the pretzels in half, making sure you have 2 cups. Mix the dry ingredients in an extra-large mixing bowl or pan. (At least 4 quarts.)Drizzle the melted candy coating over the cereal mixture and stir. Working quickly, drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let the mixture dry for about 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container, at room temperature for up to 1 week.Makes about 8 dozen (medium size)Cook's note: Vanilla-Flavored Candy Coating, such as Candyquik, is usually available in the same grocery aisle as the chocolate morsels. It is usually sold in 1-pound packages. It is sometimes called white chocolate candy coating.Nutrition values per cookie: 82 calories (48 percent from fat), 5 g fat (3 g saturated), 10 g carbohydrates, trace of fiber, 1.5 g protein, 0 mg cholesterol, 82 mg sodium.