Chocolate Chex Mix

This chocolate Chex mix is a rich, sweet, and crunchy Christmas treat that’s perfect for the holiday season. It’s easy to make and great for neighbor gifts, holiday parties, or festive snacking at home.

White Chocolate Chex Mix

Years ago, we had a neighbor who dropped off a tin of white chocolate Chex mix. It wasn’t anything fancy, just this simple little mix with a few yummy ingredients. But when I popped that into my mouth, holy cow, I could not stop eating it! I decided right then and there, I had to make my own recipe for this. I’ve added a few festive ingredients and made it my own. My kids love helping me make this delicious white chocolate Chex mix every year.

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What Ingredients are in Chocolate Chex Mix?

• Rice Chex Cereal – We love the flavor of rice Chex in this recipe. Rice Chex are also gluten free, so it also is wonderful to accommodate those who are gluten free.
• White Chocolate Chips – I usually buy generic white chocolate chips, but melting chocolate works just as well for this recipe.
• Canola Oil – I add a small amount of canola oil to the white chocolate to thin it out, helping it melt smoothly and coat the Rice Chex evenly without clumping.
• Powdered Sugar – I started adding powdered sugar a few years ago because I love muddie buddies and just wanted to see if this would be good too. I can confirm, coating the white chocolate Chex with a hint of powdered sugar is ridiculously good.
• Peanuts – The peanuts in this recipe help to balance the sweetness of the recipe. It also adds a little salty flavor that is so yummy.
• M&M’s – I love the variation of both the white chocolate and milk chocolate in this recipe. I grab a package of holiday M&M’s to make this recipe look fun and festive.
• Christmas Sprinkles – This is completely optional, but super fun to add some Christmas sprinkles to this Chex mix. My kids love when I add the Christmas sprinkles to this recipe.
• Milk Chocolate Chips (optional) – When I want to make this look extra fancy, I melt some milk chocolate chips and drizzle the chocolate over the top. You don’t have to do this for it to still be delicious.

Tools You’ll Need

• Measuring Cups
• Large Microwave Safe Bowl
• Small Microwave Safe Bowl
• Spatula
• 2 Gallon Sized Ziploc Bag
• Parchment Paper
• Large Baking Sheet Pan

Chocolate Chex Mix Recipe

1. Place the chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl and add the canola oil.
2. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the chocolate is mostly melted. Continue stirring until completely smooth, being careful not to overheat.
3. Add the Rice Chex to the bowl and gently stir until evenly coated.
4. Transfer the coated Rice Chex to a large zip-top bag and add the powdered sugar. Seal the bag and gently toss until well coated.
5. Roughly chop the peanuts and add them to the bag along with the M&M’s and sprinkles. Gently toss until evenly mixed.
6. Line a 13×18-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the Chex mix out in an even layer.
7. [OPTIONAL:] Melt 1 cup of additional chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and drizzle over the Chex mix.
8. Let the chocolate harden completely, then serve and enjoy.

Gluten Free Chocolate Chex Mix Recipe

This recipe is gluten free! I do however always caution to make sure that the ingredients YOU are using are indeed gluten free.

Storage

Once the chocolate has fully set, store the chocolate Chex mix in an airtight container or resealable bag at room temperature for up to 1 week. Keep it in a cool, dry place to prevent the chocolate from melting or sticking together.

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