Christmas Crack (AKA White Chocolate Chex Mix)
Christmas Crack (AKA White Chocolate Chex Mix) is the ultimate festive snack that perfectly balances sweet and salty flavors. This easy-to-make treat combines crunchy Chex cereals, pretzels, and peanuts, all enveloped in creamy white chocolate and colorful M&Ms. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, cozying up for movie night, or looking for a delightful gift to share with friends, this mix is sure to be a hit! In just about 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch that’s not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Get ready to indulge in this irresistible snack!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 36 ounces white chocolate chips
- 11.4 ounce bag M&Ms
- 4 cups pretzels
- 2 cups salted peanuts
- 7 cups rice or corn Chex
- 4 cups regular Cheerios
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the Chex cereals, pretzels, and salted peanuts.
- Melt the white chocolate in the microwave or using a double boiler until smooth.
- Pour the melted white chocolate over the dry mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Add M&Ms and stir carefully to incorporate without melting them.
- Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheets and let it cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg