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Christmas Chex mix with mini pretzels, M&M's, and crushed candy canes.
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Christmas Chex Mix Recipe

Savor the festive spirit with a simple yet delightful Christmas Chex Mix—a treat that harmoniously combines sweet and salty flavors. Dive into a world of crispy Chex cereals, pretzels, M&M's, and more, all generously coated in a tempting layer of creamy white chocolate.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 Servings
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Microwave-Safe Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 5 cups Rice Chex Cereal
  • 1½ cups Pretzel Twists
  • 1 bag Red and Green M&M's
  • 1 bag Crushed Candy Canes
  • 2 bags White Chocolate Chips
  • 2 teaspoons Coconut Oil or vegetable oil
  • Christmas Sprinkles optional

Instructions

  • Prep. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment and set it to the side.
  • Melt the white chocolate. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the white chocolate chips for 2 minutes, making sure to stir every 30 seconds until it becomes smooth and fully melted. Be careful not to overheat them because they can seize up and become hard.
  • Coat the cereal. In a large bowl, place the Chex cereal, and drizzle the melted chocolate over it. Gently toss to ensure an even coating. Transfer the coated cereal onto the lined baking sheet, spreading it out into a smooth, even layer.
  • Add the mix-ins. Spread the remaining ingredients on top starting with the largest items such as the pretzels and finishing with the smallest such as the sprinkles. Work quickly so the mix-ins stick to the white chocolate coating. When ready to serve break it apart.

Notes

Recipe Variations

    • Add additional mix-ins: Try adding some peanuts or other types of nuts, marshmallows, or even other cereals such as Cheerios or Chex flavors.
    • Coat the entire mix with white chocolate. Instead of just coating the Chex cereal you can combine the other mix-in and coat them all in the melted white chocolate.

Storage Information:

  • To Store: Once the white chocolate has set, break the mix into pieces and store them in an airtight container or a sealed zip-top bag. It will maintain its freshness for up to a week when kept on the counter.
  • To Freeze: Place the pieces into a freezer-safe zip-top bag and store them for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 3mg