Description
This Elf Snack Mix is the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy, with a festive twist! Pretzels, Chex cereal, mini marshmallows, and holiday M&M’s are coated in a creamy white chocolate and peanut butter mixture, sprinkled with powdered sugar, and topped with red and green sprinkles. It’s a fun and easy treat to share this holiday season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups pretzel twists
- 3 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup mini M&M’s (or holiday M&M’s)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red and green sprinkles (optional for extra holiday cheer)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pretzel twists, Chex cereal, mini marshmallows, and mini M&M’s. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and peanut butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth and melted.
- Add the vanilla extract to the melted chocolate mixture and stir until well combined.
- Pour the melted white chocolate mixture over the snack mix and gently toss everything together to coat evenly.
- Spread the coated snack mix onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or large tray to cool.
- Once the mix has cooled and set, sprinkle powdered sugar over the top and toss again to coat. Add sprinkles for a fun, festive touch!
- Allow the snack mix to cool completely before serving. Enjoy the sweet, crunchy, and fun treat!
Notes
- You can use any holiday-themed M&M’s to add even more festive color.
- For a crunchier texture, try adding nuts or other crunchy snacks like pretzel rods.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of recipe
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg