20+ Holiday Chex Recipe Ignite Your Passion For Cooking!
Published on: Mar 3, 2024
The holiday season is a time for gathering with loved ones and indulging in delicious food. One classic holiday treat that always makes an appearance is the holiday chex mix. This festive snack is a perfect combination of sweet and savory, making it a crowd favorite. But why settle for a basic chex mix when you can take it to the next level? Get ready to impress your guests with this irresistible holiday chex recipe that will have everyone coming back for more.
Main Ingredients: Chex, White Chocolate Chips, Creamy Peanut Butter
Get ready to experience a flavor explosion with this unique take on the classic muddy mix! Combining the irresistible flavors of creamy white chocolate, nutty peanut butter, and sweet and tangy jelly, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite. The best part? It's incredibly easy to make and requires just a handful of ingredients.
Looking for a festive snack to serve at your next holiday party? Look no further than this delicious holiday Chex mix! Packed with crunchy cereal, salty pretzels, and savory nuts, this mix is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The addition of seasonal spices and a hint of sweetness from dried cranberries make this a snack that everyone will love.
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Sweet Holiday Chex Mix
Main Ingredients: Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Shredded Coconut, Slivered
If you have a sweet tooth, then this is the Chex mix for you! This recipe takes the classic Chex mix and gives it a sweet twist with the addition of chocolate, caramel, and candy-coated chocolates. This mix is perfect for snacking on during holiday movie marathons or for giving as a gift to friends and family.
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Spicy Chex Mix
Main Ingredients: Chex, Rice, Corn, Gluten, Pretzel Sticks, Mixed Nuts
For those who prefer a little heat in their snacks, this spicy Chex mix is the perfect choice. Combining the crunch of cereal and pretzels with the bold flavors of hot sauce, chili powder, and cayenne pepper, this mix is sure to pack a punch. Serve it at your next game night for a snack that will keep your guests coming back for more.
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Heavenly Chex Mix
Main Ingredients: Chex, Nuts, Sweetened Coconut, Butter, White Sugar
With a name like "heavenly," you know this mix has got to be good. And it definitely lives up to its name. Featuring a deliciously sweet and salty combination of cereal, pretzels, and nuts, this Chex mix is coated in a heavenly mixture of melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. It's the perfect snack for any occasion.
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Christmas Chex Mix
Main Ingredients: Chex, Powdered Sugar, M M, Pretzels
Get into the holiday spirit with this Christmas-themed Chex mix! Packed with red and green M&Ms, holiday-shaped pretzels, and festive sprinkles, this mix is a colorful and fun snack that is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Serve it at your holiday party or package it up as gifts for your loved ones.
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Cake Batter Bars
Main Ingredients: Chex, Marshmallows, Butter, Vanilla Extract, Sprinkles
If you love the taste of cake batter, then you'll love these cake batter bars! Made with just a handful of ingredients, these bars have a rich and buttery cake batter flavor that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Top them with your favorite sprinkles for an extra pop of color and flavor.
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Puppy Chow!
Main Ingredients: Chex, Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips, Creamy Peanut Butter
This classic snack is a must-try for any Chex mix lover. Also known as "Muddy Buddies," this recipe features a sweet and crunchy coating of melted chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar over Chex cereal. It's the perfect snack for movie nights or as a treat for your furry four-legged friend.
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Halloween Treat Mix
Main Ingredients: Chex, Candy Corn, Honey Roasted Peanuts, Butter, Brown
Spice up your Halloween with this fun and festive treat mix! Combining the flavors of caramel, chocolate, and candy corn, this mix is a sweet and spooky delight. It's the perfect snack to enjoy while watching your favorite scary movies or to serve at a Halloween party.
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White Trash
Main Ingredients: White Chocolate, Chex, Pretzel Sticks, Dry Roasted
Despite its name, this mix is anything but trash. In fact, it's absolutely addictive! Made with just four ingredients, this mix combines the flavors of sweet and salty with the crunch of cereal and pretzels. It's the perfect snack for any occasion and is sure to disappear quickly.
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Snickers Chex Mix
Main Ingredients: Chex, Brown Sugar, Butter, Light Corn Syrup, Baking
If you love Snickers bars, then you'll love this Snickers-inspired Chex mix! Featuring the classic combination of chocolate, peanuts, and caramel, this mix is a delicious and easy snack to satisfy your sweet tooth. It's also a great way to use up any leftover Halloween candy.
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Better than Sex Chex Mix
Main Ingredients: Chex, Butter, Brown Sugar, Corn Syrup, Baking Soda
With a name like "better than sex," you know this mix has got to be good. And it definitely lives up to its name. Featuring a sweet and savory combination of cereal, pretzels, and nuts, this mix is coated in a deliciously sinful mixture of melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. It's the perfect indulgent snack for a special occasion.
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PB & Honey Breakfast Bars
Main Ingredients: Butter, Brown Sugar, Honey, Peanut Butter, Chex
Who says Chex mix is just for snacking? These PB & honey breakfast bars are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. Made with whole grain cereal, peanut butter, and honey, these bars are a great source of protein and energy to keep you going all morning long.
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Reindeer Chow
Main Ingredients: Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips, Creamy Peanut Butter
Make your holiday season even more magical with this fun and festive reindeer chow! A spin on the classic Muddy Buddies, this mix features the addition of red and green M&Ms, making it the perfect snack for Christmas movie nights or to leave out for Santa's reindeer on Christmas Eve.
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White Chocolate Christmas Trash Snack Mix
Main Ingredients: Cheerios, Chex, Pretzels, M M, White Chocolate Chips
This Christmas trash snack mix may have a funny name, but it's seriously delicious. Combining the flavors of white chocolate, candy canes, and pretzels, this mix is a sweet and crunchy treat that is perfect for the holiday season. Package it up in festive bags for an easy and delicious homemade gift.
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Halloween Chex Mix
Main Ingredients: Peanuts, Pure Maple Syrup, Oil, Kosher Salt, Large Egg
Get in the Halloween spirit with this spooky Chex mix! With the addition of chocolate-covered pretzels, candy corn, and Halloween-themed M&Ms, this mix is a fun and festive treat to enjoy during the Halloween season. Serve it at your next Halloween party or enjoy it while carving pumpkins with your family.
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Muddy Buddies Yogurt Parfait
Main Ingredients: Yoplait, Vanilla Yogurt, Chex, Strawberries
Who says Chex mix can't be healthy? This muddy buddies yogurt parfait is a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy your favorite snack. Layering Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, and crushed muddy buddies, this parfait is a great source of protein and probiotics.
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Easy Peasy Patriotic Snack Mix
Main Ingredients: Chex Cereal, Chex, Bagel Chips, Pretzel Sticks, M M
Looking for a snack to celebrate the Fourth of July? This easy peasy patriotic snack mix is a fun and festive option. With red, white, and blue M&Ms, pretzels, and cereal, this mix is a colorful and tasty way to show your American pride.
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Butter Buddies
Main Ingredients: Chex, Butterscotch Chips, Creamy Peanut Butter
If you love peanut butter, then you'll love these butter buddies! Made with a mixture of peanut butter, chocolate, and powdered sugar, this mix has a rich and creamy texture that will have you coming back for more. It's a perfect snack for any occasion and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Sweet Gooey Chex Mix
Main Ingredients: Butter, Corn Syrup, Sugar, Chex
This recipe takes the classic Chex mix to the next level with a gooey and sweet twist. The addition of marshmallows and chocolate chips creates a deliciously sticky and sweet texture that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. It's perfect for a movie night snack or for serving at a sleepover with friends.
Ingredients:
For the Chex Mix:
3 cups rice chex cereal
3 cups wheat chex cereal
3 cups corn chex cereal
1 cup pretzel sticks
1 cup small marshmallows
1 cup holiday M&M's
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
For the White Chocolate Drizzle:
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 tsp vegetable oil
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, combine the rice chex, wheat chex, corn chex, pretzel sticks, marshmallows, M&M's, and chopped pecans.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add in the brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Stir until well combined and the sugar has dissolved.
Pour the butter mixture over the chex mix and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Spread the chex mix onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the chex mix is golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and vegetable oil in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cooled chex mix.
Let the chocolate set before breaking the chex mix into bite-sized pieces.
Store in an airtight container and enjoy!
With the perfect balance of sweet and salty, crunchy and chewy, this holiday chex recipe is sure to be a hit at any gathering. The combination of different chex cereals, pretzels, marshmallows, and M&M's creates a deliciously addictive mix, while the white chocolate drizzle adds a touch of indulgence. Make a big batch of this festive treat and share it with your loved ones this holiday season. They'll thank you for it!
