Description
This festive Christmas Chex Mix is a delightful combination of crunchy cereals, pretzels, and peanuts, all coated in creamy white chocolate and sprinkled with colorful red and green M&M’s. Perfect for holiday snacking or gifting, this no-bake treat is easy to prepare and bursting with sweet and salty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Mix Ingredients
- 3 cups Rice Chex
- 3 cups Corn Chex
- 2 cups Cheerios
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup peanuts (optional)
- 1½ cups red & green M&M’s
Coating Ingredients
- 1 (12 oz) bag white chocolate chips or almond bark
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for melting)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Cheerios, mini pretzels, and peanuts until evenly combined.
- Melt White Chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Coat Mix with Chocolate: Pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal mixture. Gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon to coat all the pieces evenly without crushing the cereals or pretzels.
- Add M&M’s: Immediately spread the coated mixture evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the red and green M&M’s evenly over the top to adhere.
- Let Mix Set: Allow the chex mix to cool and harden at room temperature for about 30 minutes, so the chocolate coating can solidify and bind the mix into clusters.
- Store and Serve: Once hardened, break the mix into bite-size clusters. Store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
Notes
- The peanuts are optional but add a nice crunch and salty contrast.
- Using coconut oil or vegetable shortening helps smooth the melted chocolate and allows it to coat the mix more evenly.
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free white chocolate chips or almond bark.
- Store in an airtight container to keep the mix crunchy and fresh for up to two weeks.
- This mix is great for holiday parties, gifts, or a festive snack anytime during the Christmas season.
