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This Easy Christmas Chex Mix is the perfect sweet and salty treat during the holiday season. It is perfect for gift giving or just having it for your family to snack on all year long.
Christmas Chex mix goes by different names. Rather you call it Christmas Chex Mix or Christmas Crack mix it is still the perfect no-bake, easy recipe.
Especially during the holidays, I stock up on these ingredients because it seems that either myself or my kids are invited to a last minute holiday party. This dessert recipe is easy to mix up and everyone loves it. Add it to Christmas Charcuterie Board for a crowd pleasing treat.
It is also the perfect snack mix treat for you to fix for movie night with your family. It is so addicting and there are so many different variations that you never get tired of it. You might also like Christmas Crunch Recipe, Christmas Coffee Cake, or Sweet Chex Mix.
What is Christmas Chex Mix?
It is a sweet and salty snack mix that is usually made up of Chex Cereal, pretzels, cheerios and M&M’s that is mixed with white chocolate. It is the perfect combination.
These simple 5 ingredients make this snack mix so easy to make and no need to add any corn syrup.
Perfect for Gift Giving:
Everyone loves getting homemade gifts during the holidays. They are very sentimental and means so much to them that you took the time to make them something.
Whether it’s cookies or Chex mix you can’t go wrong with filling storage jars with homemade desserts.
Neighbors, friends or your kids teachers would love receiving this Christmas Chex. It is festive and so yummy. You will make their day. This Christmas Potpourri Stove Top Recipe is another easy gift idea.
5 Simple Ingredients:
- Chex Cereal – You can use a mixture of both rice chex or corn chex mix.
- Cheerios – We usually use the plain Cheerios. But the honey Cheerios are good as well.
- Pretzels – Any type of pretzels will work in this recipe. We have used twists, snaps or sticks.
- Christmas M&M’s – Using the Christmas M&M’s makes them so festive. You can use the mini or the regular size.
- White chocolate – I used Ghirardelli wafers. You can also use almond bark.
How to make Christmas Chex Mix:
- In a large bowl, combine the Chex, Cheerios, pretzels and M&M’s. Stir until combined.
- Place the white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir and then melt in 30 second increments (stirring in between). Do not overcook or it will burn.
- Next pour the melted chocolate over the chex mix and stir until well coated.
- Then pour the chex onto a baking sheet lined with a piece of wax or parchment paper and allow to set until hardened and cool completely (at least 15 minutes).
- Store in an airtight container or a ziplock bag. Store on the counter for 3 days or in the freezer for 3 months.
This candy coating Christmas Chex is very easy to make and I am sure it will be loved by all.
Variation Ideas:
There are so many variations to this mix.
- You can change the color of M&M’s for different holidays – Red & Pink for Valentine’s Day, Pastel for Easter, Orange and Black for Halloween. You can even use peanut M&M’s for an extra crunch.
- Occasionally we will add in some peanuts to increase the salty flavor.
- Add in some holiday sprinkles to bring out the festive color.
- Mini marshmallows are fun to add as well.
- You can even change the cereal. Some ideas are Golden Graham cereal, Life Cereal or Lucky Charms.
How to store:
Store your Chex Mix in an airtight container or plastic bag after it has cooled and hardened. It will last about 3-5 days at room temperature.
You can also store in the freezer for up to 3 months in a freezer safe bag or container.
Perfect Snack Mix:
This really is the perfect snack mix. Rather you are making this snack mix for friends and family for the holidays or for you next movie night, it will sure to be hit.
This is a must have snack mix for the holiday season!
Print recipe here for Christmas Chex Mix:
Christmas chex mix recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups Chex rice or corn
- 2 cups Cheerios plain
- 2 cups pretzels
- 1 cup Christmas M&M’s
- 10 ounces white chocolate I used Ghirardelli wafers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the Chex, Cheerios, pretzels and M&M’s. Stir until combined.
- Place the white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir and then melt in 30 second increments (stirring in between). Do not overcook or it will burn.
- Next pour the melted chocolate over the chex mix and stir until well coated.
- Then pour the chex onto a piece of wax or parchment paper and allow to set until hardened (at least 15 minutes).
- Store in a zip top bag or covered container. Store on the counter for 3 days or in the freezer for 3 months.
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Yes, that should work fine in this recipe.
With this crack chrx mix can I use and melt white baking chips? It was the only thing they had in hand. Thank you and have a very Merry Christmas!