Ultimate Christmas Snack Mix
This Ultimate Christmas Snack Mix is what happens when all of my favorite holiday treats collide into one bowl. It’s sweet, salty, crunchy, and truly over-the-top... combining classic peanut butter puppy chow, glossy white chocolate-coated Chex, salty pretzels, peanuts, and festive holiday candies!
Servings: 9 cups
Calories: 396kcal
Ingredients
Reindeer Chow
- 1 cup (47 g) Rice Chex
- ¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Chex Mix
- 2 cups (94 g) Rice Chex
- 1 ½ cups (70.5 g) Corn Chex
- 1 cup (150 g) mini pretzels
- ¾ cup salted peanuts
- 8 ounces white almond bark
- ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
Festive Mix-Ins
- ¾ cup red & green M&Ms
- ½ cup mini peanut butter cups chopped
- 1 tablespoon holiday sprinkles
Instructions
Reindeer Chow
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- To a large mixing bowl, add Rice Chex.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semisweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter. Microwave in 20 to 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour over the Chex and gently fold to coat.
- Transfer to a large zip-top bag. Add confectioners' sugar, and shake until every piece is covered.
- Spread the Reindeer Chow out onto one of the prepared baking sheets to dry. Set aside.
Base
- In an extra-large mixing bowl (at least 6-quart capacity), combine Rice Chex, Corn Chex, mini pretzels, and salted peanuts.
- To a medium microwave-safe bowl, add white almond bark and vegetable oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Pour the melted almond bark mixture over the cereal mix. Quickly toss until everything is lightly coated. It should be evenly covered but not drenched.
Assembly
- While the base mix is still slightly tacky, add the M&Ms, mini peanut butter cups, and holiday sprinkles.
- Gently fold in the Reindeer Chow so you get swirls of white chocolate-coated pieces and snowy chocolate-peanut-butter bits.
- Spread the entire mixture onto the second parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer. Let it dry completely at room temperature (about 30 to 60 minutes).
- Once dry, break into clusters.
- Store in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks, or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 396kcal