Irresistible, festive, crunchy, and sweet, White Chocolate Peppermint Chex Mix is a super easy addition to your holiday cookie and candy tray. Kids and adults both love this snack mix!
Holiday snacks don’t have to be complicated and time-consuming to make. This Chex Mix recipe is so simple to make but has incredible flavors. And, that crunch! Yum!
This snack mix is great to have sitting around at parties for guests to munch on. I love a make-ahead treat.
It’s also a good addition to candy or cookie trays since it’s so easy to make and is budget-friendly.
WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT CHEX MIX
Although this is similar to Muddy Buddies (aka Puppy Chow) it’s completely different. Muddy Buddies typically have peanut butter and powdered sugar. For this Peppermint Chex, it’s literally white chocolate, Chex, and candy canes.
First, this is a great recipe to let little ones help with. I always try to mention that on recipes that don’t involve the stove or oven or that’s super easy. This one is perfect.
You can use white chocolate chips, Wilton candy melts, or almond bark for this recipe. Additionally, if you prefer, you can use dark chocolate.
Finally, you can double this recipe easily if you need to.
HOW TO CRUSH CANDY CANES FOR WHITE CHOCOLATE MIX
Unwrap the candy canes and place them in a freezer zipper-top bag, squeeze the air out, and seal it. Now, lightly crush them with a rolling pin or meat mallet. Be careful and don’t bang too hard or the candy cane could rip the bag and come out.
MORE SNACKS TO ENJOY!
- Halloween Snack Mix
- Frozen Cereal Snack
- Boy Scout Snack Mix
- Easy Churro Bugles
- Bugle Bites
- Ultimate Snack Mix
- Ritz Bits Churros
- Cheesy Ranch Ritz Bits
- Muddy Buddy Bars
- Christmas Rice Krispie Treats
- Baked Seasoned Ritz Bits
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary based on the products used.
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WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT CHEX MIX
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Save To Your Recipe BoxIngredients
- 6 cups Chex cereal corn or rice
- 12 ounces white chocolate candy melts or almond bark (I use these candy melts)
- 1 tablespoon solid vegetable shortening
- 5 6-inch peppermint candy canes traditional candy canes
Instructions
- Unwrap the candy canes and place them in a freezer ziptop bag and crush using a rolling pin or meat mallet.
- Place a sheet of waxed paper or parchment paper on the counter.
- Place the white chocolate (or almond bark) in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 30-second increments stirring each time until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Put the Chex cereal in a large bowl. Pour melted chocolate over cereal and carefully stir with a large spatula until the cereal is coated.
- Pour onto waxed paper and spread out some. (Work quickly)
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint over the chocolate-covered cereal before it cools.
- Allow the chocolate to cool and harden.
- Store in an airtight container. It should stay fresh for 5 to 6 days.
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Allyssa says
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing white chocolate peppermint chex recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!