Description
This delightful Christmas Chex mix combines crunchy cereal, pretzels, peanuts, and sweet M&Ms for a perfect holiday snack that’s easy to make and hard to resist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
- 1 cup seasonal M&Ms (red and green)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Prepare Your Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Mix The Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rice Chex, corn Chex, pretzels, peanuts, and M&Ms. Toss gently to mix.
- Create The Sweet Coating: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in brown sugar and vanilla extract until bubbly (about two minutes).
- Combine It All: Pour the warm sweet coating over the dry ingredients and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Bake: Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for about one hour. Stir every fifteen minutes for even crunch.
- Cool Before Serving: Transfer to plates and let cool completely before enjoying or storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (60g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - Feel free to customize by adding your favorite nuts or swapping out cereals. - For an extra festive touch, consider adding colorful sprinkles or seasonal candies.