Amanda's Signature Thanksgiving Snack Mix
This Signature Thanksgiving Snack Mix has something for everyone! Cookie butter puppy chow, crunchy cereal, salty pretzels, toasted pecans, Biscoff cookies, toffee bits, and colorful Reese's Pieces are all coated in sweet white chocolate. It is crunchy, sweet, a little salty, and perfect for sharing during the holidays!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Setting Time20 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Keyword: Amanda's Signature Thanksgiving Snack Mix
Servings: 11 cups
Calories: 515kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net
Cookie Butter Puppy Chow
- 1 ½ cups (40.5 g) Rice Chex cereal
- 2 ounces white chocolate baking bar, chopped
- ¼ cup (60 g) creamy cookie butter, such as Biscoff
- ⅓ cup (42 g) confectioners' sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
White-Coated Snack Mix
- 2 cups (54 g) Rice Chex cereal
- 1 ½ cups (46.5 g) Corn Chex cereal
- 1 cup (120 g) mini pretzel twists
- 1 cup pecan halves, toasted*, lightly salted
- ⅓ cup plain toffee bits, not chocolate-covered
- 1 cup (188 g) Reese's Pieces
- 8 ounces white almond bark, chopped
Mix-Ins
- 8 Biscoff cookies, broken into bite-sized pieces
Cookie Butter Puppy Chow
Place the 1 ½ cups Rice Chex cereal in a medium bowl.
In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the white chocolate in 15- to 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
Add the cookie butter and stir until fully combined. If needed, microwave for another 5 to 10 seconds to make the mixture easier to stir.
Pour the coating over the cereal. Gently fold with a flexible spatula until evenly coated.
In a large zip-top bag, combine the confectioners' sugar and cinnamon. Add the coated cereal, seal, and gently shake and turn the bag until coated.
Spread the puppy chow onto one prepared baking sheet, separating the pieces. Let set while preparing the remaining mix.
White-Coated Snack Mix
In a large bowl, combine the remaining Rice Chex, Corn Chex, pretzels, pecans, toffee bits, and Reese's Pieces.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the almond bark according to the package directions, stirring frequently until smooth.
Pour the melted almond bark over the cereal mixture and gently fold until evenly coated. The coating will be thin, rather than a thick layer on each piece.
Spread onto the second prepared baking sheet in a relatively thin layer. Let stand until firm, about 10 to 20 minutes.
Assembly
Break the white-coated mix into small, bite-sized clusters, if needed. Transfer to a large bowl.
Gently fold in the set puppy chow and broken Biscoff cookies.
Serve, or transfer to an airtight container once all coatings are completely set.
*To toast pecans: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread raw pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring once. Watch closely so they do not burn. Cool completely before adding to the mix.
If using unsalted pecans: Toss the toasted pecans with ¼ teaspoon fine salt while they are still warm. Serving: 1cup | Calories: 515kcal