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Christmas Chex mix


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  • Author: Lora
  • Total Time: 19 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A festive treat perfect for Christmas, combining crunchy cereal, nuts, pretzels, and sweet toppings.


Ingredients

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  • 1.5 cups Rice Chex Cereal
  • 8 ounces White chocolate chips
  • Christmas sprinkles
  • 1.5 cups Corn Chex Cereal
  • 1 cup Wheat Chex Cereal
  • 1 cup Almonds
  • 1 cup Pecans
  • 1 cup Mini pretzels
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1/2 cup White sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Red & Green M&Ms

Instructions

  1. Pour the rice Chex cereal into a medium bowl.
  2. In a small microwave safe bowl add the white chocolate chips and microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring well in between, until melted and smooth.
  3. Pour the melted white chocolate over the rice Chex cereal and toss until it is coated.
  4. Pour the coated cereal onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and sprinkle with Christmas sprinkles.
  5. In a large microwave safe bowl add corn Chex cereal, wheat Chex cereal, almonds, pecans, and mini pretzels.
  6. Melt butter and pour over the Chex mix tossing it to coat.
  7. Combine sugar and cinnamon and pour over the buttered mix tossing so everything is coated evenly.
  8. Place bowl in microwave and cook on high for 1 minute, stopping to stir it again before microwaving it for 1 minute more.
  9. Remove from microwave and spread the Chex Mix out on a lined baking sheet pan to cool.
  10. Once both the white chocolate and cinnamon sugar Chex mix has cooled completely add them both to a large bowl along with red & green Christmas M&Ms.
  11. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Notes

  • This treat can be stored for up to two weeks in an airtight container.
  • Feel free to customize the mix with your favorite nuts or candies.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Microwave
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg