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There are many things I love about the holiday season and I’ll be the first to admit that the food is definitely near the top of the list. There’s just something special about getting in the kitchen and making treats with the kids. We make a lot of cookies but the kids also love makingChex Mix Christmas treats.
They’re a take on the more traditional cereal treats. I love the extra bit of crunch you get when you use Chex cereal instead.
CHEX MIX CHRISTMAS TREATS
You can make these holiday Chex mix treats for any holiday because they just use your favorite Chex cereal (we prefer Rice and Corn) topped with Christmas sprinkles. Swap the sprinkles in this Chex mix Christmas recipe with any other holiday and you have an easy recipe to make with the kids!
I also love using a variety of Christmas sprinkles. Check out and shop from some of our favorites!
Wilton Holiday Mix SprinklesBakers Corner Holiday SprinklesWilton Mega Sprinkles 4 packChristmas Snowflake Mix Sprinkles
My kids love to help stir everything together. If you are getting the kids into the kitchen with you, be sure to supervise them when you’re working with the hot marshmallow mixture and the melted chocolate. Otherwise, this is a great recipe for the whole family to help make.
Even the youngest can help decorate with sprinkles!
HOW TO MAKE HOLIDAY CHEX MIX TREATS
These white chocolate Chex mix bars follow a recipe you might be familiar with if you’ve made cereal treats in the past. The ingredient list is simple and the steps are so easy.
The recipe is also very versatile. You can switch up the kind of cereal you use and the sprinkles! If you want to get fancy you could use colored candy melts instead of white chocolate chips for your drizzle! These Chex treats would look adorable with red or green drizzle or even both! Now I want to make a batch with red, green, and white!
Chex Mix Christmas Treats
Combine Chex Mix with the idea of your favorite cereal treats for this delicious recipe! Kids love Chex Mix Christmas treats and they're perfect for holiday parties!
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cooling Time2 hours hrs
Servings: 12
Calories: 192
Ingredients
- 6 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn)
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
Coat a 9x13 baking dish with a light coat of cooking spray and set aside.
In a large pot, heat the butter over medium heat until melted.
Add marshmallows and stir for 3-4 minutes until melted into the butter.
In a large bowl, combine the Chex cereal with your marshmallow mixture. Toss lightly until cereal is well-coated.
Pour cereal mixture into the 9x13 baking dish and press the mixture into the dish evenly.
Pour white chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until melted.
Pour the melted chocolate into a zipper bag and snip off one corner.
Drizzle the chocolate over the cereal bars.
Sprinkle with Christmas sprinkles.
Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours, then cut into the desired size bars.
Notes
Please note: Nutrition facts are estimates and vary based on products used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 g | Calories: 192 kcal
CHEX MIX CHRISTMAS TREATS FAQ
CAN I SUBSTITUTE MARGARINE FOR BUTTER?
Yes, you can substitute margarine, light butter, or even whipped butter.
CAN I USE MARSHMALLOW FLUFF INSTEAD OF MINI MARSHMALLOWS?
Absolutely. You can use a 7.5 oz jar of Marshmallow Creme instead of the package of mini marshmallows. You will follow the same steps.
Melt the butter and then stir in the Marshmallow Fluff. Be sure to stir the mixture and watch to make sure that it doesn’t burn.
DO I HAVE TO USE A 9×13 BAKING DISH?
Nope! You can use any kind of dish that you want really. You just want to make sure that you spray it with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper so the Chex Mix Christmas treats don’t stick to the pan!
HOW LONG DO CHEX MIX TREATS LAST?
You can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for two days. If you want to freeze the treats, they will be good for up to six weeks.
Be sure to put wax paper between the layers of treats when you freeze them so they don’t get stuck together. When you remove them from the freezer, let them thaw for 15 minutes so they’re room temperature.
MORE FUN CHRISTMAS RECIPES
- Christmas Tree Brownies
- Christmas Crack Recipe
- Crockpot Candy
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FAQs
Homemade Chex Mix Is Cheaper AND More Delicious Than The Store-Bought Stuff. Chex Mix offers variety: the crisp cereal, toasty pretzels, the unique crunch of the bagel chips. This homemade recipe puts the store-bought to shame.
How long does homemade Chex Mix keep? ›
Slow cooker: Transfer the mixture to slow cooker and cook on LOW for 3 hours, stirring ever 45 minutes. Make Ahead Instructions: Chex mix tastes freshest when served within 2-3 days of making it, but it will last stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
What makes Chex Mix so good? ›
Chex Mix is such a perfect food because it is balanced. Each individual piece retains its own individual texture, shape and flavor, yet together the pieces compliment one another and are coated in the same spice blend. Not all pieces absorb the flavor in the same way — some, like the pretzels, are merely coated in it.
How many cups is a 12 oz box of Chex cereal? ›
One standard-size (12-ounce) box of Rice Chex cereal contains about 11 cups of cereal.
How do you keep homemade Chex Mix from getting soggy? ›
To avoid soggy Chex mix, make sure to toss the ingredients well with the butter mixture and spread out on a large pan. Keeping toasting in the oven and tossing until the Chex mix is well-coated and dry. It will further dry out as it cools.
Is Chex Mix healthy or not? ›
Who doesn't love traditional Chex Mix? It's salty, crunchy, and everyone has a favorite item– the perfect party snack! But sadly, what makes it taste so good also makes Chex Mix not the healthiest option. It's full of refined grains, sugar, and tons of sodium.
Why is my Chex mix soggy? ›
Why is my homemade Chex mix soggy? If you added too much butter or Worcestershire sauce this could be the reason, but the mostly likely reason is that you poured too much of the butter seasoning mixture over just one portion of the mix. You can try to bake it a little longer in hopes that it will dry out.
What can you substitute for Worcestershire sauce in Chex mix? ›
9 Worcestershire Sauce Substitutes That Get the Job Done
- DIY Worcestershire Sauce Blend.
- Reduced Balsamic Vinegar.
- Soy Sauce.
- Miso Paste.
- Oyster Sauce.
- Anchovy Paste.
- Red Wine.
- A1 Steak Sauce.
Chex has really not caught on as a brand in Canada. Although many other products of General Mills, like Cheerios, are very popular, Chex is seen as a “niche” product.
What is the least favorite Chex Mix piece? ›
Other than the rye chip, nothing brought more people together than pretzels — combined, 38% marked the circle and square pretzels as the worst pieces.
Corn Chex
Corn Chex are indisputably the best part of a bag of Chex Mix. If you've ever tasted Corn Chex on their own, you know they don't need to be doused in seasoning to be enjoyable—you could easily eat them plain.
What is the healthiest part of Chex Mix? ›
The healthiest flavor of Chex mix is the original flavor, which contains only corn, wheat, and rice Chex. The other flavors, such as the cheddar cheese flavor and the ranch flavor, contain additional ingredients, such as cheese powder and ranch seasoning, which can add extra calories and sodium.
Why do they call it puppy chow? ›
Its brown kibble-like appearance harkens back to the chow of the Purina company, and the name wasn't subtle, people called it Puppy Chow, knowing well that the dog food company manufactured that cereal. While party mix was a little more universally known for many decades, Puppy Chow was a neat quirk of the Midwest.
Can you put powdered sugar in cereal? ›
Stir until coated. Pour powdered sugar into large resealable plastic bag. Add cereal and shake until well coated. Store in an airtight container.
What is puppy chow made of? ›
What is puppy chow? At its most basic, puppy chow is a snack mix of cereal (we use Rice Chex) coated in chocolate chips, peanut butter, butter, and vanilla before being coated in confectioners' sugar. The result is an admittedly messy treat, but one that's totally worth it.
Are homemade snacks cheaper? ›
Making homemade snacks is almost always cheaper, healthier and better for the environment because there are no packets. We have great ideas and recipes here, but sometimes you just need a grab-and-go snack!
Is Chex Mix healthier than chips? ›
Chex Mix is a healthier alternative if you eat potato chips as a snack. Chips have a lot of oil, carbs, and salts. Eating a lot of chips in one go is also not great for you in terms of health. You're not getting any protein or fiber, and thus, you're very far away from a balanced diet.
How many cups of Chex are in a family size box? ›
How many cups of chex cereal in a 12 oz box? - Answers. For ~14 oz boxes, there are about 6 cups/box for wheat, and 12-13 cups/box for rice and corn.
Wilton Holiday Mix Sprinkles
Bakers Corner Holiday Sprinkles
Wilton Mega Sprinkles 4 pack
Christmas Snowflake Mix Sprinkles
