Description
This festive Christmas Chex Mix combines crunchy Rice and Corn Chex cereals with pretzels, peanuts, and colorful M&M’s, all coated in a buttery vanilla glaze and drizzled with sweet white chocolate. Perfect for holiday snacking, this mix offers a delightful blend of sweet and salty flavors with a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
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Cereals and Snacks
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 4 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups pretzel sticks
- 2 cups peanuts
- 1 cup M&M’s
Sweet Coating
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the butter mixture: Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a large mixing bowl until fully liquid.
- Add vanilla: Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract thoroughly to combine with the melted butter, creating a fragrant base coating.
- Combine cereals and snacks: Add 4 cups each of Rice Chex and Corn Chex cereals, 2 cups of pretzel sticks, and 2 cups of peanuts to the butter mixture. Stir gently to coat all pieces evenly.
- Bake the mix: Spread the coated mixture evenly onto a baking sheet. Bake the mixture at 250°F (120°C) for 1 hour, making sure to stir every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting and coating.
- Cool the mix: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the mixture cool completely to allow the coating to set and crisp.
- Drizzle white chocolate: Melt 1 cup of white chocolate chips until smooth, then drizzle this melted chocolate over the cooled mix for a sweet finish.
- Add powdered sugar and M&M’s: Sprinkle 1 cup of powdered sugar over the mixture and add 1 cup of M&M’s, then gently mix to distribute these additions without breaking the candy.
- Store properly: Transfer the finished Christmas Chex Mix into an airtight container to preserve freshness and crunchiness until ready to serve.
Notes
- Stirring every 15 minutes during baking helps achieve an even coating and prevents burning.
- Allow the mix to cool completely before drizzling white chocolate to prevent melting and clumping.
- Using an airtight container is important to keep the mix crispy.
- You can substitute peanuts with other nuts like almonds or cashews if preferred.
- For a festive touch, consider adding red and green M&M’s or holiday sprinkles.
