Christmas Crack Chex Mix Recipe

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Set Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: cups

Calories: 653kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

This white chocolate covered Christmas crack Chex mix is filled with pretzels, red and green M&Ms, and peanuts for the perfect sweet and salty holiday snack mix!

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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

*I prefer a classic mix of plain Rice and Corn Chex cereal when making snack mixes. But you can use other varieties as you please.

**I use mini pretzel twists, but pretzel sticks work well too.

***I use Honey Nut Cheerios to add more sweetness, but plain or other varieties can be swapped in.

****Salted/unsalted peanuts, cashews, or any type of nut you prefer can be used. Or skip to accommodate nut allergies.

*****Any color M&Ms work, but the red and green makes it more festive.

******White chocolate baking chips can be used instead. Or use semi-sweet or dark chocolate if you prefer.

Tips:

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.

Storage: Store Christmas Chex mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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