Description
This Elf Snack Mix is a delightful combination of sweet, crunchy, and colorful treats, perfect for holiday gatherings or as a festive gift. The mix features a blend of Rice Chex cereal, pretzels, marshmallows, chocolate candies, white chocolate, and holiday sprinkles, all coated in a sweet coating. The addition of crushed candy canes adds a minty twist for a truly magical snack experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Mix:
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups pretzel twists
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 2 cups red and green chocolate candies
Coating and Toppings:
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips or candy melts
- 1 cup holiday-colored sprinkles
- 1 cup crushed candy canes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Mix: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, combine Chex cereal, pretzels, marshmallows, and chocolate candies.
- Melt White Chocolate: Melt white chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Coat Mix: Pour melted white chocolate over the snack mix and gently stir to coat evenly.
- Spread and Decorate: Spread the mixture on the baking sheet, sprinkle with holiday toppings, and let it set at room temperature.
- Break and Serve: Break the mix into clusters and enjoy or package for gifting.
Notes
- This snack mix is versatile; feel free to add popcorn, peanuts, or crushed cookies for extra variety.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
