Holiday Mix Snack (Print Version)

Crunchy cereals and pretzels combine with festive chocolates for a sweet and salty holiday blend.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cereals

01 - 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
02 - 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
03 - 2 cups Wheat Chex cereal

→ Savory Additions

04 - 1 cup mini pretzels
05 - 1 cup roasted peanuts (optional; substitute with pumpkin seeds for nut-free)

→ Sweet Additions

06 - 1 cup red and green chocolate candies (e.g., M&Ms)
07 - 1 cup white chocolate chips

→ Coating

08 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
11 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
13 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 250°F (120°C) to prepare for baking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, evenly mix Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, mini pretzels, and roasted peanuts.
03 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together melted butter, light brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and kosher salt until well blended.
04 - Pour the coating mixture over the combined dry ingredients and gently toss to ensure thorough and even coverage.
05 - Spread the coated mixture in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes for uniform toasting.
06 - Allow the baked mix to cool completely before stirring in red and green chocolate candies and white chocolate chips.
07 - Present the snack mix in a festive red and green bowl cluster to enhance holiday ambiance.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Classic Chex cereals blend for a nostalgic crunch
  • Sweet and salty flavors create the perfect holiday treat
02 -
  • For nut-free option substitute peanuts with pumpkin seeds or extra pretzels
  • Store in airtight container up to 1 week for best flavor and crunch
03 -
  • Stir every 15 minutes while baking to ensure even toasting and prevent burning
  • Let the mix cool completely before adding candies to avoid melting
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