White Chocolate Holiday Chex Mix (Print Version)

A festive sweet-and-salty snack with cereal, pretzels, candies, and creamy white chocolate for group celebrations.

# Components:

→ Cereal & Snacks

01 - 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
02 - 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
03 - 2 cups mini pretzel twists
04 - 1 cup salted roasted peanuts
05 - 1 cup Cheerios, plain or honey nut

→ Candy & Add-Ins

06 - 1 cup red and green M&M's or holiday chocolate candies
07 - 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles, optional

→ Coating

08 - 12 ounces white chocolate chips or melting wafers
09 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening

# Directions:

01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add Rice Chex, Corn Chex, pretzel twists, roasted peanuts, and Cheerios. Toss gently to mix.
03 - Place white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth; typically 1 to 2 minutes in total.
04 - Pour melted white chocolate over the cereal mixture. Fold quickly and gently with a spatula until all components are evenly coated.
05 - Incorporate M&M's and sprinkles into the coated mixture. Mix briefly to distribute.
06 - Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Allow to cool at room temperature until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes to expedite setting.
07 - Once the coating is firm, break into clusters and transfer to an airtight container for storage.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses pantry staples you probably already have on hand
  • No oven or stovetop necessary perfect for no-fuss holiday prep
  • Highly customizable for different diets and occasions
  • Perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors in every handful
02 -
  • High in crave-worthy textures thanks to the mix of crispy chewy and creamy
  • Customizable for allergies and preferences simply swap your favorites
  • Makes a great edible gift just wrap in festive cellophane or jars
03 -
  • Do not skip the coconut oil It helps the chocolate set with a glossy finish
  • Mix fast but gently Overmixing can crush cereal and pretzels
  • Let every piece cool totally before breaking apart to keep big beautiful clusters

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