Easy Christmas Chex Mix
No-bake Christmas Chex Mix coated in smooth white chocolate with a secret peppermint-and-sea-salt twist. Crunchy, sweet-salty, and perfect for gifting or parties.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Microwave-safe Bowl
- Microwave
- Wax paper or parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 cups pretzels
- 2 cups plain Cheerios
- 3 cups Chex rice or corn
- 1 cup Christmas M&M’S
- 10 ounces white chocolate I used Ghirardelli wafers
- peppermint oil
- flaky sea salt
Instructions
Build the festive base
- In a large bowl, mix the Chex, Cheerios, pretzels, and M&M’s.
Melt the white chocolate carefully
- Place the white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave for 1 minute, then stir well.
- Continue melting in 30 second increments, stirring in between every time, since white chocolate can scorch quickly.
- Be careful not to overcook; it should look smooth and glossy, not grainy.
Infuse, coat, then set
- Stir in the peppermint oil and sea salt once the chocolate is smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the chex mix and stir until well coated, using a gentle folding motion to keep the cereal intact.
- Pour the chex onto a piece of wax or parchment paper and allow to set until hardened (at least 15 minutes).
Store for snacking and gifting
- Store in a zip top bag or covered container. Store on the counter for 3 days or in the freezer for 3 months.
Notes
For best crunch, let the mix set fully before sealing so steam doesn’t soften the cereal. If freezing, press out extra air and thaw closed at room temperature so condensation forms on the bag, not the cereal.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.