Christmas Snack Mix

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Get in the holiday spirit with this yummy Christmas Snack Mix. Every handful is a jolly blend of sweet, salty, and crunchy goodness with Chex cereal, popcorn, pretzels, and holiday candy.

Prep Time40

Cook Time1

Rest Time29

Total Time2 9

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: side dish

Keyword: chex mix

Servings: people

Author: Jillian Wade

Equipment

large mixing bowl
Microwave-safe bowls
Rubber spatula or spoon
Piping bag or zip-top bag
baking sheets
Parchment paper
measuring cups
Small tongs or fork

Ingredients

2 cups mini pretzels square, twists, or both
4 blocks white almond bark about 4 oz total, divided
Holiday sprinkles
6 cups rice or corn Chex cereal
1 cup holiday chocolate candy M&Ms, Sixlets, etc.
2 cups popcorn
1 cup peppermint-coated pretzels optional

Santa Hats

1 package 2.33 oz Muddy Bites waffle cone snacks or Bugles (see notes)
½ cup red candy melts
Mini marshmallows or Mallow-bites
White sprinkles optional

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Chocolate Pretzels

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange pretzels in a single layer.
Melt one block of almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl: heat 1 minute, stir, then continue in 20-second intervals until almost melted. Stir until smooth.
Transfer to a piping bag or drizzle with a spoon.
Immediately add holiday sprinkles. Let it set for 15 minutes or until hardened.

Santa Hats

Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Melt red candy melts as directed above.
Dip cone snacks into melted red chocolate and place on prepared sheet to dry, about 15 minutes.
If using, dip the bottom rim into red chocolate, then white sprinkles.
Attach a mini marshmallow on top with a dab of melted chocolate.
Let the hats set completely before adding to the mix.

Snack Mix

In a large bowl, combine cereal, popcorn, and prepared pretzels.
Spread evenly onto a large baking sheet.
Melt the remaining 3 blocks of almond bark and drizzle over the mixture. Immediately add more sprinkles if desired. Let it set until hardened.
Break into pieces, then toss with peppermint pretzels, holiday chocolate candy, and Santa hats.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Notes

If you can’t find Muddy Bites, use Bugles or cut the tips off sugar cones.

Storage & Reheating / Make-Ahead & Leftover Ideas

Storage: Store the finished mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Make-Ahead Tip: You can prepare the chocolate-drizzled pretzels and Santa Hats a day ahead and keep them separately in an airtight container. On party day, melt the almond bark, assemble the mix with the cereal/popcorn base, and then add the pre-made components for ease.
Leftover Ideas: If you have leftover mix, you can package it in small resealable bags for holiday gifting. Or serve the next day with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an impromptu sweet-and-salty sundae.

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