Description
Christmas Crunch Mix is a festive sweet-and-salty snack blend made with crunchy cereal, pretzels, chocolate, and holiday candies. Easy to prepare and perfect for gifting, parties, or cozy snacking, this colorful mix is a holiday favorite for all ages.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups rice or corn square cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup holiday-colored candy-coated chocolates
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts or almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cereal, pretzels, mini marshmallows, candy-coated chocolates, and nuts if using, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Melt White Chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Coat the Mix: Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the snack mix. Gently toss the mixture to make sure all pieces are evenly coated with chocolate.
- Set the Mix: Spread the coated mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer and allow it to cool completely at room temperature until the chocolate has set.
- Serve or Store: Once set, break the mix into pieces and serve immediately or store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Add festive sprinkles for extra holiday flair.
- Let the mix fully set before storing to prevent sticking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
