This Christmas Crack Chex Mix is so addicting, thanks to the mix of sweet white chocolate and salty pretzels with honey-roasted peanuts. Just one bite of it, and you’re hooked!
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Do you love the salty and sweet combo? If so, you’ll love this Christmas Chex mix! This recipe is delish and perfect for the holiday season.
It’s a great snack when your family and friends come over. The best part is that it’s really easy to make!
Christmas Crack Chex Mix
Christmas is a time for family, friends, and creating holiday recipes! And this Chex Mix recipe is a quick and easy snack to bring to your next holiday party.
And who doesn’t love sweet and salty snacks? This mix has it all – Chex cereal, pretzels, peanuts, and of course, white chocolate. The white chocolate is key to making this Christmas crack extra special!
This is also a great gift idea – package it up in a cute jar or cellophane bag to give to your neighbors, friends, your favorite delivery person… Everyone will love it!
So go ahead, make a batch, and don’t forget to save some for yourself!
Looking for other tasty sweet and salty treats? Try our Chex Mix with M&Ms, Mint M & M cookies, Original M&M Cookie Recipe, and Halloween Snack Mix
Ingredients In Our Christmas Chex Mix Recipe
- Chex cereal – Corn, wheat, rice… any variety works. Or, use a combination of several kinds!
- Pretzels – grids or sticks are best, because they’re small enough to grab with a handful of the other goodies!
- Nuts – We love adding honey roasted peanuts to our Chex crack mix.
- White chocolate chips – You can use any kind of chocolate you like, but white chips are the most addictive.
- Christmas M&Ms – Red and green candies give the party mix a festive color. If you can’t find the holiday bags, you can pick the red and green ones out of a regular bag of M&Ms. 😉
Kitchen Tools Needed
- Large bowl – for mixing
- Small microwave-safe bowl – for melting white chocolate
- Baking sheet – for cooling
- Parchment paper – optional
- Ziploc bag or Container – for storage
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How to Make Christmas Crack Chex Mix
Mix the cereal mix. Mix all the ingredients together (except for the white chocolate chips) in a large bowl until they are combined.
Melt the chocolate. Microwave white chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring in between until it is completely melted.
Prepare the Chex mix and let cool. Add the melted white chocolate to the mixture and stir until everything is fully coated.
Use a spatula to spread the Christmas Chex Mix on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle crushed candy cane candy on top, if using.
Serve. Break into pieces and serve or store in an air-tight container.
Chex Mix Recipe Variations
- Try using different types of Chex cereal – rice, corn, or wheat cereal all work great.
- Add in different types of nuts, like almonds or cashews.
- Add in dried fruit for a little bit of sweetness.
- For extra sweetness and a pop of color, add crushed candy cane candy to the top of the mix.
- Add popcorn for a crunchy treat.
- If you’re not a fan of white chocolate, you can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate instead.
- Use holiday-themed M&Ms or sprinkle on some holiday sprinkles before cooling for a festive touch.
Serving and Gifting Suggestions
Serve this mix as a snack at your next holiday party or family gathering. It’s also great for munching while wrapping presents or watching your favorite Christmas movie.
You can also package it up in a cute jar or cellophane bag to give as a gift. Everyone will love the salty and sweet combo!
How to Store White Chocolate Christmas Crack
You can store this mix in a Ziploc bag or an airtight container for up to 6 days at room temperature. Or store it longer by freezing it in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
Make sure to let the mix cool completely before storing it. Otherwise, the mixture will get soggy.
Frequently Asked Questions
The key to making sure your Chex Mix doesn’t get soggy is to let it cool completely before storing it. If you store it while it’s still warm, the chocolate will get all melty, and the mix will be soggy. But if you let it cool completely, it will stay nice and crisp!
To preserve the freshness, you can always store it in the fridge if you want. But you don’t need to refrigerate this mix. Just store it in a cool, dry place.
If you live in a very warm climate, you may want to store it in the fridge, so the chocolate doesn’t melt.
Christmas Crack Chex Mix
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- Small microwave safe bowl for melting white chocolate
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper optional
Ingredients
- 4 cups Chex cereal
- 2 cups pretzel grids or sticks
- 1 cup honey roasted peanuts
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup Christmas M&Ms (any variety of M&Ms, Skittles, or other candy will work)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons butter melted
- 2 cups (12 ounces) white chocolate chips
optional
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Stir all ingredients together (except the white chocolate chips) in a large bowl. Prepare the baking sheet by greasing with cooking spray or lining it with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place the white chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir.
- Continue microwaving the chocolate chips in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until it is completely melted.
- Using a large spoon, pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal mixture, and stir until everything is fully coated.
- Use a spatula to spread the Christmas Chex Mix on the prepared baking sheet. The mixture should be about 1 inch thick in the pan. Sprinkle crushed candy cane candy on top if using.
- Allow the Chex cereal mixture to cool for at least 20 minutes or until the white chocolate is hard.
- Once cooled, break the Christmas Chex mix into 1 – 2 inch pieces and store for up to 6 days at room temperature in an air-tight container.