Christmas Crack Chex Mix

When it comes to holiday treats, this Christmas Crack Chex Mix is unbeatable. With the perfect balance of cereal, pretzels, and rich chocolate coating it leaves everyone reaching for seconds. Plus, it's made in under 10 minutes with ingredients you already have.

The combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy goes great with a cup of festive hot cocoa or a cranberry mocktail. The versatility of this recipe makes it a great addition to potlucks, gift baskets, or the Christmas dessert table but we totally understand if you end up eating the whole batch yourself.

Why you'll love this Christmas snack

• Quick and easy: Made in under 10 minutes with simple ingredients, this is a quick and easy holiday recipe that everyone loves.
• Family-Friendly: If you're looking for a recipe to get the kids involved in, this is a great one.
• Great for gifting: Throw this chex mix along with a couple of Christmas Oreo truffles into a mason jar or plastic baggie with a bow and give to your loved ones this season.
• Festive and colorful: With fun Christmas colors a bowl of this chex mix looks great on the dessert table.

The ingredients

• Cereal - I like to use cinnamon Cheerios and classic rice Chex or corn Chex.
• Pretzels - Small pretzel sticks or twists work best.
• Chocolate chips - I prefer to use melted white chocolate chips for the coating but any chocolate will work.
• M&Ms - Christmas M&Ms as well as red and green sprinkles for a festive touch.

​Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, you can make this christmas Chex mix recipe by using gluten-free cereal and gluten free pretzels. Also, if you're adding additional holiday candies, it's best to double check that they are also gluten-free. Do the same with this Christmas Reindeer Chex mix recipe!

How to make Christmas crack Chex mix

Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cereals together until evenly mixed.

Melt chocolate: In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate in intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.

Coat the mix: Pour the white chocolate over the cereal mixture and toss until everything is coated.

Final touches: Evenly spread the mix on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Add M&Ms, holiday sprinkles, or other final touches. Cool before serving.

Pro tip: Make sure everything is spread evenly on a large rimmed cookie sheet to ensure even coating and cooling.

How do I keep the mix from getting too sticky?

To maintain the perfect balance of textures, make sure the Chex mix is completely cooled before storing. This way, it will maintain its delightful crunch. But, if you feel like your mix is too sticky, feel free to add more cereal or reduce the amount of melted chocolate. Similar to these Christmas wreath cookies.

Ways to customize

• Peppermint: Add crushed candy canes or peppermint extract to the white chocolate.
• Nuts: Chopped almonds, pecans, or walnuts add a satisfying crunch and richness.
• Chocolate drizzle: Dark chocolate or milk chocolate drizzle not only adds more flavors, but makes the mix aesthetically pleasing.
• Peanut butter: Mix in melted peanut butter with the white chocolate chips for an extra nutty and salty mix.

Can I make this snack mix in advance?

Yes, you can make this holiday Chex mix up to a week in advance. In fact, preparing a few days in advance allows the flavors to melt together and the textures to settle. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature and serve when ready for a stress-free party snack.

How to store

Storing - You can keep this Christmas snack mix in an airtight container or plastic bag at room temperature for up to a week. Let the mix cool completely before storing to ensure a longer shelf life.

Freezing - We do not recommend freezing this recipe as the taste and texture will change.

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