Sweet and salty snack mixes are my favorite party food, and this Christmas crack Chex mix recipe has been my holiday go-to for years. It’s filled with Chex cereal, pretzels, peanuts, Cheerios, and red and green M&Ms, then coated in white chocolate and finished with festive sprinkles. There’s no baking required for this dessert, just a few delicious ingredients and simple steps my kids can help with!
White Chocolate Christmas Chex Mix
Growing up, my favorite holiday treats were my mom’s puppy chow and Christmas cracker toffee. Both snacks are super easy to make and totally addicting, but I wanted to create my own holiday snacking tradition for my family. I came up with this white chocolate covered Chex mix one Christmas Eve, and it’s been a must-make ever since!
My customizable holiday party mix really has everything. It’s sweet, salty, and crunchy, and it has plenty of red and green spirit from both the M&Ms and the sprinkles. I’ve heard others call this type of snack mix “Christmas trash” as well, so maybe you’ve had something similar. No matter what you call it, there’s nothing not to love about my Christmas Chex mix. And it’s perfect for gifting too, so be sure to make a few batches!
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Gift it!
This white chocolate Chex mix is perfect for Christmas parties at work or school, or general holiday gifting! Once the snack mix has fully cooled and the chocolate has hardened, you can divide small chunks of it into gift bags, mason jars, or tins. It makes an easy gift for teachers, co-workers, or neighbors, just to spread a little joy!
Christmas Crack Chex Mix Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 2 Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 2½ cups rice Chex *
- 2½ cups corn Chex
- 2½ cups pretzels **
- 2½ cups Cheerios ***
- 2 cups peanuts ****
- 1 cup red and green M&M’s *****
- 5 cups white chocolate chips ******
- 1 tablespoon red sprinkles
- 1 tablespoon green sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the rice Chex, corn Chex, pretzels, Cheerios, peanuts and M&M’s. Set aside.2½ cups rice Chex, 2½ cups corn Chex, 2½ cups pretzels, 2½ cups Cheerios, 2 cups peanuts, 1 cup red and green M&M’s
- Place the white chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each time, until completely melted. This should take about 1½-2 minutes.5 cups white chocolate chips
- Pour the melted white chocolate into the Chex mixture.
- Toss until completely coated.
- Spread the mixture onto 1 or 2 parchment lined baking sheets.
- Sprinkle with red and green sprinkles. Let set until hardened, about 20 minutes.1 tablespoon red sprinkles, 1 tablespoon green sprinkles
- Once set, break up into small chunks and serve.
Notes
- This holiday snack mix is highly customizable! Beyond my suggestions above, any ingredient can be omitted or swapped to create the perfect mix for you.
- This mix is meant to be a little clumpy, so it breaks into chocolate-coated chunks. If you prefer a smoother, looser snack mix: once the white chocolate has been mixed in and the Chex mix is layered onto sheet trays, continue tossing it to avoid large clumps.
- This sweet treat makes a great gift! Package in mason jars or holiday tins with pretty ribbon and a note.
How to Make Christmas Crack Chex Mix Step-by-Step
Prep: Gather the quick list of ingredient for this Christmas snack mix recipe. Feel free to swap some of them out for your preferred candies, cereals, and snack foods. Line 1 or 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Combine the Snack Mix: In a large bowl, combine 2½ cups of rice Chex, 2½ cups of corn Chex, 2½ cups of pretzels, 2½ cups of Cheerios, 2 cups of peanuts, and 1 cup of red and green M&M’s. Then set the bowl aside.
Melt the Chocolate: Next, place 5 cups of white chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until completely smooth and melted. This should take about 1½-2 minutes.
Toss the Mix: Then pour the melted white chocolate into the Chex mixture, and toss until completely coated.
Top with Sprinkles: Spread the mixture onto 1 or 2 parchment-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle each batch with 1 tablespoon of red sprinkles and 1 tablespoon of green sprinkles (or as much as you like). Let the snack mix set until hardened, about 20 minutes. If you want a less chunky result, continue tossing the mixture every few minutes as it dries.
Serve: Once the chocolate has set, break up the mix into small chunks. Serve Christmas Chex mix in bowls at a party, or wrap it up and prep it for gifting.
How to Store
Store leftover Christmas crack Chex mix in an airtight container at room temperature or in the pantry for up to a week; or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
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