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chex mix christmas

Chex Mix Christmas: 7 Reasons to Love This Festive Snack


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A festive snack mix perfect for holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups Chex cereal
  • 2 cups pretzels
  • 1 cup peanuts
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup M&M’s
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine Chex cereal, pretzels, and peanuts.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring until smooth.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and stir to coat evenly.
  6. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  8. Let cool and mix in chocolate chips and M&M’s.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Try adding holiday-themed candies for extra color.
  • Adjust ingredients to suit your taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: chex mix christmas, holiday snack, festive treat