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    Christmas Chex Mix

    Published: Dec 17, 2018 · Modified: Oct 13, 2021 by Kim Strawn This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Christmas Chex Mix with rice cereal, M&M's and vanilla almond bark, is a simple and delicious snack mix for those last minute Christmas preparations. Kid friendly and adult friendly too! This recipe makes great teacher's gifts.

    Bowl of Christmas Chex Mix
    This Christmas Chex Mix is great for gifts or for snacking!

    Any last minute plans you have to make for Christmas? Any Christmas parties you signed up for at the school that you forgot you needed to bring a snack too? Well, I have an EASY and SIMPLE snack mix you can make.

    This Christmas Chex Mix is loaded with pretzels, M&M's, Rice Cereal and Vanilla Almond Bark. No baking required, just melted almond bark.

    I didn't sign up for any Christmas party treats but I did sign up for napkins. Should have signed up for treats, I guess. These Christmas cookies would have been a great idea as well.

    Ingredients

    This Christmas snack mix can really have anything in it. If you would rather have peanut butter M&M's you can or mint M&M's. I added Rice Krispies cereal but you don't have to if you don't have it. The extra crunch is what I was going for.

    Christmas Mix in a clear bowl with ornaments nearby
    Crunchy and sweet snack mix.

    Mix the mix

    Mix pretzels, rice cereal, M&M's and Rice Krispies in a large bowl.

    rice cereal, pretzels, rice krispies in a bowl.
    The dry snack mix ready for the vanilla coating.

    Then melt vanilla almond bark in microwave according to package directions. Pour over cereal mixture.

    Vanilla almond bark poured on top of the cereal snack mix.
    Creamy and sweet vanilla almond bark to coat the cereal mix.

    After mixing well, spread mixture on top of wax paper to cool. After cooling, you will need to break the mix up into little bite sized pieces.

    You can serve this classic vanilla crunch mix for teacher's gifts, in a clear bowl, or as a centerpiece and the Christmas mix can be munched on throughout the party.

    Drying the Christmas mix on wax paper.
    Dry the mix completely so the almond bark will harden.

    Yes, this easy Christmas snack mix will be a hit at the party. The kiddos (and adults) will love it!

    Storage

    This mix does not need to be refrigerated but does need to be kept in a cool location (not by a sunny window). Be sure to keep it in an airtight container.

    Substitutions

    Oh, the substitutions. They are really limitless. You can add dried cranberries, chocolate chips, mint chips. Sprinkled bits of crushed peppermint candy would be good as well.

    Can you use chocolate almond bark? Yes... but I really don't think it would be as good. It's up to you, though.

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    Bowl of Christmas snack mix

    Classic Vanilla Crunch Mix

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    5 from 1 vote
    Classic Vanilla Crunch Mix with pretzels, cereal, M&M's and vanilla almond bark, is great Christmas snack mix perfect for kiddos.
    Course Snack Mix
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Christmas Snack Mix
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Resting Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 20 servings
    Calories 190kcal
    Author Kim Strawn
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    Ingredients

    • 6 Squares Vanilla Almond Bark
    • 6 cups Rice Chex
    • 1 cup Rice Krispies
    • 2 cups pretzel sticks
    • 1 cup M&M's

    Instructions

    • Mix cereals, pretzels and M&M's in a large bowl
    • Melt Vanilla Almond Bark in a bowl according to package directions
    • Pour over cereal and mix well
    • Spread cereal over wax paper to cool for 15 minutes
    • Break into bite sized pieces and place in airtight container

    Nutrition

    Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 20mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3.5mg
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    Bowl of Chex Mix with Christmas M&M's.
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    Like snack mix recipes? Try:

    • Honey Craisin Snack Mix
    • Peppermint Snack Mix
    • Homemade Trail Mix

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    Kim Strawn owner of Baking With Mom.

    Hey There, I'm Kim! I am the owner and recipe creator here at Baking With Mom. I'm also a mom to 4 growing kids so I understand busy! Here you will find recipes that are quick, delicious and can get on the table fast. Read more about me.

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