Loaded Christmas Chex Mix
This festive Christmas Chex Mix is loaded with crunchy cereal, pretzels, marshmallows, sprinkles, and holiday M&Ms—all coated in creamy white chocolate for the ultimate sweet-and-salty holiday treat. It comes together in minutes and makes the perfect party snack, movie-night bite, or homemade gift all season long.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cheerios
- 1 cup corn Chex
- 1 cup whole wheat Chex or rice Chex
- 1 cup Rice Krispies
- 1 cup pretzel sticks broken into smaller pieces
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ¾ cup holiday M&Ms
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ¼ cup holiday sprinkles of choice
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips or melting wafers plus more if needed
- 1 tablespoon canola or coconut oil
- ¾ teaspoon peppermint extract optional
Instructions
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Add the Cheerios, corn Chex, whole wheat Chex, Rice Krispies, pretzel sticks, mini marshmallows, holiday M&Ms, and holiday sprinkles to a large bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Melt the white chocolate chips and oil in a double boiler over a low simmer (or in the microwave on 30-second bursts, stirring well between each interval) until melted and smooth. If using, stir in the peppermint extract.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the Chex mixture and, working quickly, gently toss until the Chex mixture is partially coated.
- Spread the Chex mix evenly over the prepared baking sheet, then cool in the fridge or at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until firm and set.
- Break the mix into individually-sized pieces. Enjoy, then transfer the remaining mix to an airtight or freezer-safe container for storage.
Notes
Storage Directions
- Storing — Keep the mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freezing — Freeze in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 2 months.
- Thawing — Let thaw at room temperature for 15–20 minutes before serving so the coating softens slightly.
- Use peppermint extract for a festive twist —A splash of peppermint gives the mix a refreshing, peppermint-bark vibe, but feel free to skip it if you prefer the classic vanilla-white-chocolate flavor.
- Break the pretzels into smaller pieces for better coating. Smaller bits grab on to the white chocolate more easily and make every bite evenly sweet-and-salty.
- Work quickly once the chocolate is poured. White chocolate sets faster than dark chocolate, so fast tossing keeps everything coated instead of clumping.
- Avoid over-mixing. Gentle folding keeps the cereal intact and prevents crushing the mix into crumbs.
- Let it cool fully before breaking. This gives you crisp, clean pieces instead of smearing or smushing the chocolate.
- Store promptly once set. It helps keep the cereal mixture crunchy and prevents moisture from softening it—especially this time of year.
- Add extra melted chocolate if needed. Every batch of cereal absorbs differently, so don’t hesitate to drizzle on a little more melted white chocolate to achieve your ideal coating and help everything bind together.
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 166mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 362IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 6mg
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