Christmas Chex Mix Recipe: Irresistible Holiday Snack in 1 Hour
Make this easy Christmas Chex Mix with buttery cinnamon coating, crunchy cereal, and festive M&Ms. Perfect for holiday parties, gifts, and snacking all season long.
Ingredients
- 9 cups rice cereal squares Chex
- 2 cups small pretzel twists
- 2 cups mixed nuts cashews, almonds, peanuts
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup holiday M&Ms or chocolate candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper
- Combine cereal, pretzels, and nuts in a large mixing bowl
- Melt butter in a small saucepan, then stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until sugar dissolves
- Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture and toss thoroughly for 2 minutes until evenly coated
- Spread mixture across prepared baking sheets in a single layer
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even crisping
- Remove from oven and cool completely on baking sheets for 30 minutes
- Transfer cooled mix to a bowl and stir in M&Ms
- Store in airtight containers at room temperature