Christmas Chex Mix
Christmas Chex Mix is a festive no-bake holiday snack made with Chex cereal, pretzels, M&M’s, and mix-ins, all coated in white chocolate. It’s the perfect sweet and salty treat for parties, gifting, or casual snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzels (twists or sticks)
- 1 cup holiday M&M’s (red and green)
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips or white almond bark
- 1/4 cup holiday-themed sprinkles
- Optional: 1/2 cup peanuts
- Optional: 1/2 cup Cheerios
- Optional: 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- Optional: 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- In a large bowl, combine Rice Chex, Corn Chex, and pretzels. Add peanuts or Cheerios if using.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips or almond bark in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over cereal mixture and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Quickly stir in M&M’s and sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
- Let cool at room temperature for 20–30 minutes until hardened.
- Break into clusters and serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use almond bark or candy melts for smoother melting and better coating.Customize with your favorite mix-ins like mini marshmallows or crushed candy canes.Work quickly after adding the melted chocolate to prevent it from hardening before the mix-ins are added.Make ahead for parties or gifting—it stays fresh for up to a week at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/christmas-chex-mix/
