Christmas Chex Mix Recipe with M&Ms
User Reviews
5
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
334 kcal
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Christmas Chex Mix Recipe with M&Ms
Description
The Christmas Chex Mix recipe blends Rice Chex cereal with mini pretzels and peanuts for a crunchy base. Melted white chocolate and coconut oil coat the mix evenly, binding the ingredients together while adding a creamy sweetness. Powdered sugar is tossed in to provide a light, sweet dusting. Mini marshmallows add softness and chew, while festive M&Ms bring colorful chocolate bursts. After mixing, the mixture is spread on a baking sheet to cool and solidify, creating a balanced texture of crispy, chewy, and creamy elements.
This snack is well suited for holiday parties, casual snacking, or as a seasonal gift. It can be served as is or dressed up with additional Christmas-themed sprinkles for visual appeal. The combination of salty and sweet caters to varied tastes, while the white chocolate enhances its richness and festivity.
Store the mix in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crunchiness for up to five days. Cooling thoroughly before serving ensures the coating sets correctly without clumping.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Chex cereal I used Rice Chex
- 2 cups mini pretzels twists
- 1 cup peanuts
- 1 white chocolate chips 12oz bag
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup M&Ms Christmas
- Sprinkles optional, Christmas
Instructions
- Pour the chex, pretzels and peanuts into a large mixing bowl.
- Pour coconut oil into a bowl with the white chocolate chips. Carefully melt them over a double boiler or at 50% power in the microwave at 30 second increments.
- Pour melted white chocolate over the chex, pretzels and peanuts and immediately mix together until the white chocolate is evenly coating each item.
- Pour the powdered sugar into the bowl and toss again. Pour the marshmallows and M&Ms into the bowl and toss once more.
- Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet and allow it to cool for 30 minutes.
- Serve with Christmas sprinkles on top to make it even more festive!
Notes
- Store the mix in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it fresh for up to five days.
- Cool the mixture completely on the baking sheet before serving to allow the coating to harden evenly.
- Add Christmas sprinkles just before serving for extra festive decoration.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 187mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 198mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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