Christmas Chex Mix

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Christmas Chex Mix recipes are the perfect DIY holiday treat! The mix of sweet and salty with a hint of peppermint and put it in a cute holiday tin and you have the perfect DIY Christmas Gift!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings (approximately 1 cup each)

Calories: 561kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

3 cups Rice Chex cereal
3 cups Wheat Chex cereal
2 cups Bugles brand snack chips
2 cups sourdough pretzel nibblers (Snyders of Hanover brand)
10 ounce bag white chocolate candy melts (Ghirardelli brand used)
1¼ cups mini m&m’s candies (Christmas red and green variety)
22 Starlight peppermint candies unwrapped and finely crushed (yields approximately ½ cup)
2 tablespoons nonpareil sprinkles (red, white and green holiday blend), plus additional for optional garnish

Instructions

Line two large (12x16 half-sheet size) rimmed baking pans with parchment paper and set aside.
To a very large mixing bowl add the rice Chex cereal, wheat Chex cereal, Bugles, and pretzel nibblers. Gently stir to combine.
3 cups Rice Chex cereal, 3 cups Wheat Chex cereal, 2 cups Bugles brand snack chips, 2 cups sourdough pretzel nibblers
To a microwave-safe bowl, add the white chocolate candy melts and heat on high for 1 minute, stir, then heat again in 30 second increments until fully melted. Stir until smooth. Be sure to stir well between each heating to ensure you do not burn the white chocolate.
10 ounce bag white chocolate candy melts
Pour the melted white chocolate into the bowl, gently stir to evenly coat the cereal mixture.
Quickly add the mini m&m candies, crushed peppermints, and sprinkles to the bowl. Gently toss to evenly distribute the candies with the chocolate-coated cereal mixture, making sure that the candies stick to the melted chocolate.
1¼ cups mini m&m’s candies, 22 Starlight peppermint candies, 2 tablespoons nonpareil sprinkles
Divide the mixture evenly between the two prepared baking pans and spread into an even layer. If desired, sprinkle additional nonpareils over the mix before the chocolate fully sets. Allow the mixture to set for 15-20 minutes at room temperature or until the white chocolate has hardened.
Once completely set, carefully break apart the Christmas Chex mix and add to a clean large bowl for serving or airtight container for storage.

Notes

Storage:

Store: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Store in a cool, dry place so the chocolate doesn’t soften.
Freeze: Freeze for up to 2 months in a freezer-safe bag with the air removed. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Reheat: Not needed, but if the chocolate softens, chill the mix for a few minutes to firm it.
Make ahead: This recipe holds up well for 1–2 days in advance. If you’re gifting it, package it the day you plan to give it.

Tips:

You can use any combination of uncoated Chex cereal for this recipe.
Crush peppermint finely so it sticks well to the warm chocolate.
Use a very large mixing bowl, the volume of this recipe is big.
If the chocolate thickens, microwave it again for 10–15 seconds and stir.
For big clusters, avoid spreading the mixture too thin; for smaller pieces, break it apart thoroughly after it sets.

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