Description
Craving a delightful holiday snack mix that perfectly balances sweet and salty flavors? This crowd-pleasing blend combines festive ingredients for an irresistible treat that will have guests reaching for more. You’ll love how easily this mix comes together and satisfies every snacking craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (90 g / 3.17 ounces) Chex cereal (any variety)
- 2 cups (60 g / 2.12 ounces) pretzel twists or sticks
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.23 ounces) roasted peanuts (or mixed nuts)
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.23 ounces) red and green M&Ms (or your favorite candy)
Soft Ingredients:
- 1 cup (100 g / 3.53 ounces) mini marshmallows
- ½ cup (60 g / 2.12 ounces) dried cranberries (optional)
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup (180 g / 6.35 ounces) white chocolate chips or candy melts
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a festive foundation for your snack blend.
- Tumble the crisp Chex cereal into the bowl, ensuring an even base for the mix.
- Scatter pretzels throughout the cereal, creating a crunchy textural counterpoint.
- Sprinkle roasted peanuts generously, adding a robust nutty dimension to the mixture.
- Dot the landscape with colorful M&Ms, introducing vibrant bursts of chocolate sweetness.
- Gently fold in mini marshmallows, their pillowy softness contrasting with the crunchier elements.
- If desired, incorporate dried cranberries to infuse a tart, fruity brightness into the holiday medley.
- Carefully toss all ingredients, ensuring each morsel is evenly distributed for a perfect bite-sized experience.
- Transfer the finished mix to a serving container, ready to delight guests with its playful combination of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Customize the mix by swapping out M&Ms for seasonal color variations like red and green for Christmas or pastel colors for Easter.
- Toast the nuts beforehand to enhance their natural flavor and add a subtle crunch that elevates the entire snack mix.
- Store the mix in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent the cereal from becoming stale, keeping it crispy for several days.
- Drizzle melted white or dark chocolate over the mix for an extra indulgent touch that adds elegance and richness to the holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg