Sweet and salty Christmas chex mix made with just 5 simple ingredients. This is the perfect no-bake dessert recipe to have in your back pocket during the busy holiday season!
Prep Time: 4 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 1 minuteminute
Rest: 15 minutesminutes
Total Time: 20 minutesminutes
Servings: 16
Ingredients
3cupsChex, rice or corn
2cupsCheerios
1-2cupspretzel sticks, broken in half
1cupChristmas M&M's , more for topping
10ounceswhite chocolate, I used Ghirardelli wafers
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the Chex, Cheerios, pretzels and M&M's. Stir until combined.
Place the 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.
Next pour the melted chocolate over the chex mix and stir until well coated. Then pour the chex onto a peice 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.
Notes
Freezer instructions: Place in a sealed container or zip top bag for up to 3 months. Remove 30 minutes before ready to serve.