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A top-down view of a festive Christmas snack mix in a white bowl, featuring corn and rice cereal squares, mini pretzels, honey-roasted peanuts, and bright red and green candy-coated chocolates.

Ultimate Christmas Snack Mix

This Ultimate Christmas Snack Mix is a festive blend of crunchy cereals, pretzels, peanuts, and sweet chocolate, all coated in a warm spiced honey-butter glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Snack
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups square corn cereal
  • 4 cups square rice cereal
  • 3 cups mini pretzel twists
  • 2 cups honey roasted peanuts
  • 1 1/2 cups red and green candy-coated chocolates
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a very large bowl, combine cereals, pretzels, and peanuts and toss gently.
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, brown sugar, and honey, stirring constantly.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture and gently stir to coat evenly.
  6. Spread evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes.
  9. Sprinkle white chocolate chips over the warm mix and gently stir.
  10. Once completely cool, fold in candy-coated chocolates, break apart clusters, and serve.

Notes

Perfect for holiday parties, gifting, or snacking. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.