Description
Holiday cheer comes alive with this sweet and salty holiday snack mix, blending crunchy pretzels, chocolate drizzles, and festive sprinkles. Family gatherings become memorable when you share this irresistible treat that delights all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (90 g / 3.17 oz) Chex cereal (any variety)
- 2 cups (60 g / 2.12 oz) pretzel twists or sticks
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.23 oz) roasted peanuts (or mixed nuts)
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.23 oz) red and green M&Ms (or your favorite candy)
- 1 cup (180 g / 6.35 oz) white chocolate chips or candy melts
- 1 cup (100 g / 3.53 oz) mini marshmallows
- ½ cup (60 g / 2.12 oz) dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Assemble all ingredients in a generously sized mixing bowl, creating a festive holiday snack foundation that balances sweet and salty elements.
- Base Construction: Combine Chex cereal, pretzels, and roasted peanuts, stirring gently to establish a crunchy textural backdrop for the mix.
- Sweet Embellishment: Introduce colorful M&Ms and mini marshmallows, folding them into the cereal mixture to create delightful flavor pockets and visual interest.
- Flavor Enhancement: Sprinkle dried cranberries throughout the mix, adding a vibrant tartness that complements the existing sweet and savory notes.
- Final Integration: Thoroughly toss all ingredients, ensuring an even distribution of flavors and textures, transforming the individual components into a cohesive holiday snack experience.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer the completed mix to a decorative serving container, ready to captivate and delight holiday guests with its playful and irresistible combination.
Notes
- Customize Color Scheme: Choose M&Ms in holiday-specific colors like red, green, and white for festive visual appeal.
- Balance Texture Precision: Ensure even distribution of ingredients to maintain consistent crunch and flavor in every handful.
- Prevent Ingredient Clumping: Gently fold mix to avoid crushing delicate components like marshmallows and preserve their original texture.
- Storage Strategy: Keep mix in airtight container at room temperature for maximum freshness, consuming within 3-4 days for optimal taste and crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg