Description
A festive and customizable holiday snack mix combining crunchy cereal, pretzels, sweet candies, and creamy white chocolate for the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup holiday-themed M&Ms
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 cup peanuts
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of Corn Chex, 4 cups of Rice Chex, and 2 cups of mini pretzels. Toss gently to mix.
- Add 1 cup of holiday-themed M&Ms and 1 cup of mini marshmallows to the cereal mixture. Stir to evenly distribute.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of white chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
- Stir 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal mix. Use a spatula to gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow it to cool and set for about 15 minutes.
- Once set, break the mix into clusters and transfer to a serving bowl or storage containers.
Notes
Cool completely before breaking into pieces to avoid clumps. Experiment with ingredient ratios for a personalized touch. Work quickly with melted chocolate to ensure even coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Christmas, Chex Mix, Sweet and Salty, Holiday Snack, Festive Treat, Easy Recipe, Kid-Friendly, Party Snack