This sweet and salty Christmas Chex mix is a guaranteed hit at your holiday parties. Made with just 5 simple ingredients, this is the perfect no-bake dessert recipe.

Christmas chex mix coated in white chocolate with pretzels, M&M's and cheerios in a bow.

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Holiday Chex Mix (aka Christmas Crack)

Christmas Chex mix is made with Chex cereal, Cheerios, pretzels, M&M’s, and creamy melted white chocolate. It’s so addictive that some people call it Christmas crack. This easy no-bake treat comes together in less than 30 minutes using only the microwave.

It’s a family favorite for Christmas movie nights and makes the cutest neighbor gifts. Simply scoop the mix into festive bags and tie with twine for a fun holiday treat everyone loves. If you love fun snack mixes, try my homemade chex mix and sweet chex mix recipe.

5 Simple Ingredients

Christmas Chex Mix ingredients including M&M's, pretzels, white chocolate melting wafers, chex and cheerios.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

  • Chex cereal: You can use rice chex or corn chex cereal, or a mixture of both if you’d like.
  • Cheerios: These also add a nice crunch. Plain or honey nut both taste delicious.
  • Pretzels: I like to use pretzels sticks, broken in half. They add a salty component to the snack mix. You can also use mini pretzel twists.
  • M&M’s: Use the Christmas M&M’s to add a pop of color and some holiday cheer!
  • White chocolate: Use high quality white chocolate for the best result (I love the Ghirardelli melting wafers).

How to Make Christmas Chex Mix

Combine the cereals, pretzels and M&M’s chocolate candies together in a large bowl. Melt white chocolate chips or wafers in a microwave-safe bowl in 30 second intervals until smooth.

Cheerios, M&Ms, Chex and pretzels in a bowl.
Melted white chocolate in a bowl.

Pour the chocolate over the cereal mixture and stir until well coated. Then spread the mixture out onto a piece of wax paper or parchment paper (I like to set on a cookie sheet).

Pouring white chocolate over Christmas chex mix ingredients to make Christmas crack.
Christmas Chex Mix combined in a bowl.

Let cool for about 15 minutes (or until the chocolate has hardened completely).

Christmas crack chex mix on parchment paper.

Recipe Add-Ins

  • Use peanut or peanut butter M&M’s instead of regular, or even a mixture of both.
  • Add in peanuts, pecans or walnuts for even more salty flavor.
  • Mini pretzels will work in place of pretzel sticks.
  • Mix in some holiday sprinkles to make it even more festive.
  • Sometimes I add in some mini marshmallows if we have them in the pantry.
  • Make this for any holiday with different color M&M’s. Whether it’s Halloween Chex Mix, 4th of July, Bunny Bait or you’re making Valentine Chex Mix, this recipe works perfect!
Christmas Chex mix in a glass bowl ready for holiday snacking.

For more easy holiday favorites, check out my rich microwave fudge or microwave caramels.

More Chex Mix Recipes

Christmas chex mix recipe in a bowl.

Christmas Chex Mix

4.99 from 65 votes
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Rest: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 16
Sweet and salty Christmas chex mix made with just 5 simple ingredients. The perfect holiday snack mix coated in white chocolate.
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Ingredients 

  • 3 cups Chex , rice or corn
  • 2 cups Cheerios
  • 1-2 cups pretzel sticks , broken in half
  • 1 cup Christmas M&M's , more for topping
  • 10 ounces white chocolate , I used Ghirardelli wafers

Instructions

  • Combine ingredients. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups Chex, 2 cups Cheerios, 1-2 cups pretzels and 1 cup M&M's. Stir until combined.
  • Melt white chocolate. Place 10 ounces white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the chocolate at 50% power for 1 minute. Stir and then melt in 30 second increments (stirring in between). Do not overcook or it will burn.
  • Combine. Next pour the melted chocolate over the chex mix and stir until well coated. Then pour the chex onto a piece of wax or parchment paper. Sprinkle extra m&m's on top for color if desired while the chocolate is still warm.
  • Allow to set until hardened (at least 15 minutes). Store in a zip top bag or covered container. Store on the counter for 3 days or in the freezer for 3 months.

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Notes

Freezer instructions: Place in a sealed container or zip top bag for up to 3 months. Remove 30 minutes before ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup, Calories: 203kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 6mg, Sodium: 130mg, Potassium: 81mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 215IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 80mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to prevent Chex Christmas mix from being soggy?

Don’t add in any extra liquid and allow the chocolate to cool a minute before stirring in (don’t wait too long or it will harden).

Can you freeze Christmas Chex mix?

Yes, this recipe freezes great! Make sure to place in a zip lock or covered container. Store in the freezer up to 3 months.

How to store Christmas Chex mix?

Once the chocolate has hardened, break the mixture into pieces and store in an airtight container or zip top bag. It will keep on the counter for 1 week. I store it away from direct sunlight.