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Christmas Chex Mix Recipe (Christmas Crack)

Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Set Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 14 cups
Calories: 653kcal
Christmas Chex Mix is the best dessert to have on hand during the holidays. It is easy to make and hard to stop eating!
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Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale (optional)
  • 2 Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • cups rice Chex 75 grams
  • cups corn Chex 75 grams
  • cups pretzels 100 grams
  • cups Cheerios 70 grams
  • 2 cups peanuts 284 grams
  • 1 cup red and green M&M's 170 grams
  • 5 cups white chocolate chips 850 grams
  • 1 tablespoon red sprinkles 12 grams
  • 1 tablespoon green sprinkles 12 grams

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
    how to make christmas crack chex mix
  • 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
    how to make christmas crack chex mix
  • Pour the melted white chocolate into the Chex mixture and toss until completely coated.
    how to make christmas crack chex mix
  • Spread the mixture onto 1 or 2 parchment lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with red and green sprinkles.
    1 tablespoon red sprinkles, 1 tablespoon green sprinkles
    how to make christmas crack chex mix
  • Let set until hardened, about 20 minutes. Once set, break up into small chunks and serve.

Notes

  • Rice Chex/Corn Chex - Either or can be used in place of the other or you can substitute in your favorite crispy cereal. 
  • Sprinkles - These, again, are to add to the festive look but can be completely omitted. Feel free to switch out the sprinkles to match any holiday!
  • This sweet treat makes a great gift! Package in mason jars or holiday tins with pretty ribbon and a note.
  • Once the white chocolate has been mixed in and the Chex mix is layered onto sheet trays, you can keep tossing it to avoid large clumps of the mixture. 
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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 653kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 444IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 6mg