Christmas Chex Mix Recipe with M&Ms Recipe
This festive Christmas Chex Mix recipe combines crunchy Rice Chex cereal, mini pretzels, and peanuts coated in smooth white chocolate and powdered sugar, then tossed with mini marshmallows and colorful Christmas M&Ms for a sweet and salty holiday treat that’s perfect for sharing or gifting during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (melting chocolate and mixing)
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including cooling time)
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups Chex cereal (Rice Chex recommended)
- 2 cups mini pretzel twists
- 1 cup peanuts
White Chocolate Coating
- 1 12oz bag white chocolate chips
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Mix-ins and Garnish
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup Christmas M&Ms
- Optional: Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: Pour the Chex cereal, mini pretzel twists, and peanuts into a large mixing bowl to prepare the base of the mix.
- Melt White Chocolate and Coconut Oil: In a separate bowl, add white chocolate chips and coconut oil, then carefully melt the mixture using a double boiler method or by microwaving at 50% power in 30-second increments, stirring in between to ensure smoothness.
- Coat Mix with White Chocolate: Immediately pour the melted white chocolate mixture over the cereal, pretzels, and peanuts, then mix thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated with the white chocolate.
- Add Powdered Sugar and Toss: Sprinkle the powdered sugar over the coated mix and toss again to distribute the sugar evenly, enhancing sweetness and texture.
- Incorporate Marshmallows and M&Ms: Add the mini marshmallows and Christmas M&Ms into the bowl and toss gently one last time to combine all ingredients evenly without crushing the marshmallows.
- Cool the Mix: Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet and allow it to cool and set for about 30 minutes until the white chocolate coating hardens.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, sprinkle Christmas sprinkles on top to add extra festivity and color before serving.
Notes
- For melting the white chocolate, stirring frequently prevents it from burning.
- Use Rice Chex cereal for best texture and flavor compatibility.
- Allow the mix to cool completely so the coating sets properly and the mix stays crunchy.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Customize with additional nuts or candies to your preference.
Keywords: Christmas Chex Mix, holiday snack, white chocolate Chex mix, festive snack mix, sweet and salty snack, holiday recipe
