Easy Christmas Chex Mix
Delight in the festive spirit with this Christmas Chex Mix, the ultimate holiday party snack. This easy recipe, featuring simple ingredients, creates the perfect combination of sweet and salty, known to many as Christmas Puppy Chow.
It’s not only a hit at gatherings but also a joyful addition to lunch boxes, bringing a touch of holiday cheer. For a more personal touch, package this delightful mix in festive tins or bags, turning it into charming homemade gifts that embody the essence of the holiday season Christ Chex Mix.
What will I need to complete this recipe?
You will need the following ingredients:
– Corn Chex cereal – Chex cereals are gluten-free
– Chocolate Chex cereal
– Cheerios cereal – General Mills Cheerios are gluten-free
– Mini pretzel twists – you can use gluten-free pretzels to make this snack mix gluten-free. Any other shape is fine to use as well.
– Peanuts – I prefer to use lightly salted peanuts so they balance out the sweetness without being overly salty.
– Vanilla almond bark
– Red and green milk chocolate candies – such as M&Ms or Hersheyettes
– Crushed candy canes – you can also use crushed peppermint candies
You will need the following supplies:
1. Measuring cups/kitchen scale
2. Large mixing bowl and mixing spoon
3. Microwave-safe mixing bowl
4. Parchment paper or wax paper
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. You can also store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Yes. This is a very versatile recipe. Any type of cereal you want to use would be fine!
Yes. Any type of white chocolate would be fine to use here. Just make sure you melt your chocolate slowly over low heat and stir often to prevent burning it.
There are so many ways you can adjust and adapt this recipe to make it your own! Use cashews instead of peanuts, add sprinkles, use peanut M&M’s or Reese’s Pieces, substitute some of the cereal with Cocoa Puffs or another chocolate cereal, or throw in some mini cookies. The options are endless!
Easy Christmas Chex Mix
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the Corn Chex, Chocolate Chex, Cheerios, pretzel twists, and peanuts. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the almond bark on 50% power for 30 second increments, stirring well after each increment, until completely melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted almond bark over the cereal mixture and stir well to coat. Allow the mixture to cool slightly and stir in the milk chocolate candies.
- Spread the mixture on a large piece of wax paper or a parchment paper lined baking sheet and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Allow the mix to set at room temperature until completely hardened.
- Break into pieces and store or serve.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 3 cups Chocolate Chex cereal
- 3 cups Cheerios cereal
- 8 ounces mini pretzel twists
- 1 cup dry roasted lightly salted peanuts
- 24 ounce package vanilla almond bark
- 2 cups red and green milk chocolate candies
- ⅓ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the Corn Chex, Chocolate Chex, Cheerios, pretzel twists, and peanuts. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the almond bark on 50% power for 30 second increments, stirring well after each increment, until completely melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted almond bark over the cereal mixture and stir well to coat. Allow the mixture to cool slightly and stir in the milk chocolate candies.
- Spread the mixture on a large piece of wax paper or a parchment paper lined baking sheet and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Allow the mix to set at room temperature until completely hardened.
- Break into pieces and store or serve.
Nutrition
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