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Christmas Chex Mix Recipe- Festive and Delicious

December 19, 2023 by Scarlet

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I have a festive and fun recipe to share with you today! This Christmas Chex mix recipe has all the flavors and colors of Christmas. You’re going to love this sweet holiday snack mix because it tastes great for snacking on while watching holiday movies and for bringing to holiday parties. It is perfect for bake sales and it even works well as small DIY gifts this time of year. Discover the enchantment of Christmas Chex, a delightful snack that brings joy to your taste buds and festive vibes to your holiday gatherings. This article reveals the secrets behind perfectly seasoned Chex mix recipes, creative variations for a personalized touch, and tips to make your Christmas Chex stand out in the snack table. Get ready to indulge in the crispy goodness and experience the holiday spirit with every bite!

In full disclosure, my friends at Chex did send me a Christmas delivery of ingredients and Chex mix recipe cards that inspired me to create this recipe. Since I was making it anyway, I decided to go ahead and share the recipe with you!

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Easy Chex Mix Christmas Recipe

Homemade Chex mix is always a great snack food and it is so easy to make. The only cooking this recipe requires is a few minutes in the microwave, tops! This Christmas Chex Mix Recipe has all the colors of Christmas- red, green, and white- you know, for a White Christmas Chex Mix! It also has the flavors of Christmas- cinnamon, white chocolate, and a hint of maple. You’ll love the contrasting sweet of the white chocolate with the salt from the pretzels. And the nuts give it the protein you crave! I hope you enjoy this recipe for homemade Chex mix.

Scarlet’s Christmas Chex Mix Recipe

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Time to let chocolate drizzle cool: 15-20 minutes
Total Time 25-35 minutes
Makes 29 servings (1/2 cup each)

Easy Christmas Trail Mix Ingredients:

  • 6 cups Cinnamon Chex Cereal- (feel free to plain rice Chex or corn Chex)
  • 1/8 cup real maple syrup (I used B&E’s Trees Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup for some extra holiday cheer!)
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups mini vanilla wafer cookies
  • 1 cup mini pretzels (or pretzel sticks)
  • 2/3 cup white chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp holiday sprinkles
  • 1 cup roasted and salted almonds
  • 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup red and green M&M’s

These simple ingredients sure make for delicious holiday snacks!

How To Make Christmas Chex Mix:

Gather your ingredients onto a nice clear work space.

sweet holiday chex mix ingredients

Get out 2 large rimmed baking sheet pans or a large rimmed cookie sheet. You can line them with parchment paper for easy clean up if you like.

Fill one with Chex cereal and the other with pretzels and mini nilla wafers and spread them out evenly.

In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter for 20 to 30 seconds, until melted. Stir in maple syrup and drizzle mixture over the Chex cereal.

In a small microwavable bowl, microwave white chocolate chips for 45 seconds, take them out and stir. Continue to microwave at 15 second intervals and then take out and stir until smooth and creamy. Drizzle white chocolate over both pans.

Sprinkle with holiday sprinkles while the white chocolate is still warm so they will stick.

white christmas chex mix

Allow to cool for about 15 minutes or until white chocolate hardens.

Break apart any large clumps of cereal mixture, pretzels, or wafers. Then you can add the nuts, M&Ms, and marshmallows and mix cereal well in a large bowl or on the trays.

Serve and enjoy! You will love what a simple recipe this is for such a perfect holiday treat.

Christmas chex recipe

Holiday Chex Mix Recipe Tips:

If you would prefer peppermint to cinnamon flavors, use plain Chex mix instead, up the total maple syrup to 1/4 cup, and add 1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies.

When it comes to drizzling the melted white chocolate you can be fancy and use a piping bag or simple and let it drop off a butter knife as you dip and wave over the pan.

You can substitute your favorite nuts in this mix.

This fixes up so quickly that it makes the a great last minute treat.

Store in covered airtight container at room temperature.

Serve this Christmas Chex mix recipe in bowls at a party, in tin pails or paper bags at a movie night, or in mason jars.

They make great DIY homemade gifts if you just add gift tags to individually packaged snack mixes.

It is also the perfect snack to use as Reindeer chow!

christmas chex mix gift

Do you think you will give this Christmas Chex mix recipe a try? It may become one of your new favorite things about the holiday season! I just love a sweet and salty snack! If you make it, tag us in your pics #familyfocusblog #chexmix

Printable Recipe Card For Christmas Chex Mix:

Christmas Chex Mix Recipe- Festive and Delicious

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December 19, 2023
by Scarlet
Cuisine American
Category Family Food
Sweet and salty holiday snack mix. The perfect Christmas Chex mix recipe!
Persons
30
Serving Size
1/2 cup
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
3 minutes
Total Time
23 minutes
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christmas chex mix recipe

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Cinnamon Chex Cereal
  • 1/8 cup real maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups mini vanilla wafer cookies
  • 1 cup mini pretzels
  • 2/3 cup white chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp holiday sprinkles 1 cup roasted and salted almonds
  • 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup red and green M&Ms

Instructions

  1. Get out 2 large rimmed baking pans.
  2. Fill one with Chex cereal and the other with pretzels and mini nilla wafers and spread them out evenly.
  3. In a small microwavable bowl, microwave butter for 20 to 30 seconds, until melted. Stir in maple syrup and drizzle mixture over the Chex cereal.
  4. In a small microwavable bowl, microwave white chocolate chips for 45 seconds, take them out and stir. Continue to microwave at 15 second intervals and then take out and stir until smooth and creamy. Drizzle white chocolate over both pans.
  5. Sprinkle with holiday sprinkles while the white chocolate is still warm so they will stick.
  6. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes or until white chocolate hardens.
  7. Break apart any large clumps of cereal, pretzels, or wafers.
  8. In a large bowl add nuts, M&Ms, and marshmallows and ingredients from your baking pans.
  9. Mix well and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Christmas Chex Mix Recipe- Festive and Delicious

Serves: 30

Amount Per Serving:
1/2 cup
Calories 109.4 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.51 g 4.6%
Saturated Fat 1.44 g 5%
Trans Fat 0.04 g
Cholesterol 2.83 mg 0.7%
Sodium 152.97 mg 6.3%
Total Carbohydrate 18.3 g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.58 g 0%
Sugars 5.78 g
Protein 1.63 g
Vitamin A 7.42 % Vitamin C 1.97 %
Calcium 4.0 % Iron 14.41 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Conclusion

Looking to add a touch of sparkle to your festive celebrations? Look no further than this Christmas Chex! This simple yet versatile snack can be the secret ingredient to take your holiday parties to the next level. Get ready to bring some delightful crunch and sparkle to your festivities! The holiday colors and decorations—such as red and green M&M’s and sprinkles—make it visually appealing and perfect for Christmas gatherings. It adds to the holiday spirit and serves as a cheerful snack or gift.Merry Christmas! I hope you enjoy your homemade Christmas Chex mix! Is Christmas your favorite time of year? It is so cheerful. I just love it!

Also, we were named on the Best Nashville Food Blogs by Feedspot. You may want to check out the list for more delicious ideas!

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  1. Abbey Vaid says

    December 9, 2019 at 5:51 am

    I really like to try new Christmas dishes. The article is well explained and easy to understand. This Christmas snack mix recipe was delicious. Everyone liked it at my holiday party! I think it will also be great to use as Christmas goodies for the teachers.

  2. Afzaal Ahmed says

    December 19, 2023 at 10:41 am

    I’m glad to hear that the article was helpful and that the Christmas snack mix recipe was a hit at your holiday party! It sounds like a fantastic idea to use it as Christmas goodies for teachers. Homemade treats can make thoughtful and personalized gifts, and I’m sure your teachers will appreciate the effort you put into creating something delicious for them.

  3. Swan says

    December 20, 2023 at 2:25 am

    Wow Christmas Chex mix recipe….I like it! The red and green m&m are so festive. I am going to make this christmas crack chex mix tonight!

  4. Amanda says

    December 23, 2023 at 9:50 am

    I’m delighted to know that you found the article helpful and that the Christmas snack mix recipe was a success at your holiday party! Your idea of using it as Christmas goodies for teachers is brilliant. Homemade treats have a special way of making thoughtful and personalized gifts, and I’m confident your teachers will truly appreciate the effort you’ve invested in crafting something delicious for them.

  5. Hassan Javed says

    December 24, 2023 at 2:19 pm

    This Christmas chex recipe was delicious and it was so easy to make too. Thanks!

  6. Stacey says

    December 25, 2023 at 1:38 am

    This Christmas Chex dish was not only very tasty, but it was also really simple to prepare. Thank you!

  7. Asit Modi says

    December 26, 2023 at 2:55 am

    Indulge in the joy of the season with the Christmas Chex Mix recipe – a festive fusion of crunchy cereals, pretzels, and nuts. Elevate your holiday gatherings with this delicious blend. ‘Tis the season and all my friends asked for the recipe!

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