Description
This Sweet Christmas Chex Mix with White Chocolate is a festive, crunchy snack mix combining Corn Chex, Cheerios, pretzels, mini vanilla wafers, honey roasted peanuts, and holiday M&M’s, all coated in smooth melted white chocolate and dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for holiday parties or gifting, this no-bake treat offers a delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors with a colorful and festive appearance.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Mix
- 4 cups Corn Chex (you can use other flavors)
- 2 cups Cheerios
- 2 cups pretzels, any shape will work
- 1 cup mini Vanilla Wafers (optional)
- 1 cup honey roasted peanuts
Coating & Toppings
- 10 ounces white chocolate wafers (Ghirardelli brand recommended)
- 1 cup Holiday M&M’s (or any color chocolate candy)
- Sprinkles (optional)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a very large bowl, add Corn Chex, Cheerios, pretzels, mini vanilla wafers (if using), and honey roasted peanuts. Toss gently to mix evenly.
- Melt white chocolate: Place the white chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in short bursts on medium power. Stir after each burst until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth, taking care not to overheat.
- Coat the mix: Pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal and nut mixture. Drizzle it evenly and stir gently to coat the ingredients as thoroughly as possible without breaking them.
- Add M&M’s and sprinkles: Fold in the holiday M&M’s and sprinkles (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the mix.
- Add powdered sugar: Sprinkle the powdered sugar over the mixture and stir to coat the Chex mix evenly, creating a light sweet dusting on the snack.
- Cool the mix: Spread the coated Chex mix out in an even layer on a baking sheet and allow it to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, store in an airtight container for freshness.
Notes
- For best results, use good quality white chocolate wafers for smooth melting and coating.
- Mini vanilla wafers are optional but add a nice texture and sweetness.
- You can substitute regular peanuts or other nuts if preferred.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the cereal and pretzels are certified gluten-free.
- Store in an airtight container to keep the mix crunchy for up to 1 week.
- Feel free to customize with different candies or sprinkles for festive colors and flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Sweet Chex Mix, Christmas Snack Mix, White Chocolate Chex Mix, Holiday Snack, Party Mix
