Description
Chex Christmas Mix is a festive and delicious holiday snack featuring a crunchy blend of Cheerios, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, Corn Chex, pretzel sticks, and colorful M&M’s, all coated in smooth, melted white chocolate. This sweet and salty treat is perfect for parties, gifting, or cozy snacking during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
Cereal Mix
- 3 cups Cheerios
- 3 cups Rice Chex
- 3 cups Wheat Chex
- 2 cups Corn Chex
- 1 cup Pretzel Sticks
- 2-3 cups M&M’s
Chocolate Coating
- 24 oz White Chocolate (plus an extra 4-8 oz if needed)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the Cheerios, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, Corn Chex, pretzel sticks, and M&M’s. Stir gently to ensure even distribution of all components.
- Melt White Chocolate: Using a double boiler, melt the white chocolate according to the package instructions. Stir frequently until the chocolate is completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Coat Mix with Chocolate: Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cereal mixture. Use a wooden spoon or your hands to thoroughly coat every piece with chocolate. If necessary, melt additional white chocolate to ensure full coverage.
- Set and Cool: Spread the chocolate-coated mix evenly on a large sheet of parchment or wax paper. Allow it to dry and harden at room temperature for about 1 hour.
- Serve and Store: Once hardened, break the mix into medium-sized pieces. Store the snack in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer to keep it fresh.
Notes
- This mix makes the perfect holiday snack: sweet, salty, and delicious.
- Ensure the chocolate is fully melted and smooth to evenly coat the mix.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 381
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 295 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.03 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 9 mg
