Christmas Crack Chex Mix

5 from 3 votes

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.

Prep Time5

Cook Time2

Total Time9

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chex mix, crack

Servings: servings

Calories: 596kcal

Author: Chandice Probst

Cost: $10

Equipment

1 baking sheet

Ingredients

4 cups cinnamon Cheerios cereal
4 cups rice or corn Chex cereal
2 cups pretzels
2 cups white chocolate chips
1 cup red and green M&M's
green and red sprinkles optional

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, mix cereals and pretzels together
In a medium bowl, melt white chocolate by heating in the microwave for 1 minute then stirring to finish melting (if it is not quite melted, microwave for 30 more seconds and stir again to melt, you can repeat this a couple times if needed)
Pour melted white chocolate over cereal mixture and toss to coat entirely
Add candies and sprinkles then stir
Spread on a silicone or parchment lined baking sheet to cool

Notes

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.

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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