Christmas Chex Mix

Sweet and salty with a rich, satisfying crunch, this homemade Christmas Chex mix is the best treat to make for the holidays.

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With an irresistible mix of sweet and salty, this homemade Christmas Chex mix is one of the best treats to enjoy during the holidays. Made with Chex cereal, pretzels, Bugles, white chocolate, and Christmas candy, it’s loaded with festive colors and flavors that you’ll love.

Christmas Chex Mix Ingredients

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You’ll need:

• 1 bag of Starlight peppermints, about 30 divided in half
• 2 (12-ounce) boxes of Chex cereal, I used rice and wheat (one 12-ounce box of each)
• 1 (16-ounce) bag of Snyder’s sourdough pretzel nibblers
• 1 (7.5-ounce) bag of Bugles
• 2 boxes of white CandiQuik
• 1 cup of Christmas mini M&M’s, divided in half
• ½ cup of holiday sprinkles, divided in half

Substitutions And Additions

CEREAL: You can use any combination of Chex cereal you’d like, whether rice, wheat, or corn Chex. You could also use Cheerios or Shreddies. 

MIX-INS: You can add mini marshmallows as well to the Christmas snack mix.

Some people like to add dried fruit, coconut, peanuts, pretzel twists, or dark chocolate as well.

DRIZZLE: Instead of the white CandiQuik, you could drizzle it with melted chocolate chips or peanut butter chips.

How To Make This Christmas Chex Mix Recipe

STEP ONE: Cover two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

STEP TWO: In a Ziploc bag, crush the peppermints using a hammer or meat mallet.

STEP THREE: In a very large mixing bowl, combine the two kinds of Chex cereal, Bugles, and pretzels. Use two large spoons and gently mix.

STEP FOUR: Remove half of the cereal mixture and set aside, leaving the remaining half in the very large bowl. You are going to work in two batches.

STEP FIVE: Melt one package of the CandiQuik according to the package instructions.

STEP SIX: Drizzle about ¼ of the melted white chocolate over the cereal.

Quickly sprinkle the M&M’s, peppermints, and candy sprinkles (1 tablespoon at a time) over the cereal. Mix gently using two large spoons.

STEP SEVEN: Repeat this step two to three times, pouring the melted CandiQuik and then quickly sprinkling M&M’s, peppermints, and sprinkles, then mixing.

Do this until you have used all of one package of CandiQuik and half of the M&Ms, peppermints, and sprinkles.

STEP EIGHT: Dump this batch onto your prepared baking sheet, letting it completely cool.

STEP NINE: Repeat the above steps for the second batch.

How To Serve

This Chex mix Christmas crack makes a great snack during the holiday season.

Serve it with homemade hot chocolate or crockpot peppermint hot chocolate.

This treat also makes a great gift in individual bags tied with a festive holiday ribbon.

Try our slow cooker Chex mix and gingerbread Chex mix as well. 

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Storage

AT ROOM TEMPERATURE: You can store this salty snack in an airtight container or in gallon-size bags.

This recipe yields two gallon-size bags. Store at room temperature for up to three days.

IN THE FREEZER: Store this sweet Chex mix recipe in a freezer bag and place it in the freezer for up to four weeks.

You’ll love the satisfying crunch and delicious sweet and salty flavor of this decadent, easy homemade Christmas Chex mix. The perfect snack to make and share at this year’s holiday party. It’s also a great DIY edible gift idea to share with friends, neighbors, and teachers.

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Christmas Chex Mix

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Sweet and salty with a rich, satisfying crunch, this homemade Christmas Chex mix is the best treat to make for the holidays.

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 24

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Ingredients

  

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• 24 ounces Chex cereal, I used rice and wheat (one 12-ounce box of each)
• 16 ounces Snyder’s sourdough pretzel nibblers
• 7.5 ounces Bugles
• 2 boxes white CandiQuik
• 1 cup Christmas mini M&M's, divided in half
• 1 bag Starlight peppermints, about 30 divided in half
• ½ cup Christmas sprinkles, divided in half

Instructions

 

• Cover two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
• In a Ziploc bag, crush the peppermints using a hammer or meat mallet.
• In a very large mixing bowl, combine the two kinds of Chex cereal, Bugles, and pretzels. Use two large spoons and gently mix.
• Remove half of the cereal mixture and set aside, leaving the remaining half in the very large bowl. You are going to work in two batches.
• Melt one package of the CandiQuik according to the package instructions.
• Drizzle about ¼ of the melted white chocolate over the cereal. Quickly sprinkle the M&M's, peppermints, and candy sprinkles (1 tablespoon at a time) over the cereal. Mix gently using two large spoons.
• Repeat this step two to three times, pouring the melted CandiQuik and then quickly sprinkling M&M's, peppermints, and sprinkles, then mixing. Do this until you have used all of one package of CandiQuik and half of the M&Ms, peppermints, and sprinkles.
• Dump this batch onto your prepared baking sheet, letting it completely cool.
• Repeat the above steps for the second batch.

Notes

• This festive snack will disappear fast. Consider making a double batch to ensure you have enough!
• Don’t overmix when stirring the cereal mixture in the bowl; you don’t want to break the Chex cereal.
• Have your M&M’s, crushed peppermints, and sprinkles ready to add to the mixture as soon as the white chocolate is melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 196IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 5mg

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