Christmas Snack Mix

This sweet and savory Christmas Snack Mix is perfect for the holidays! It’s filled with salty pretzels and crunchy candy, then covered in melted white chocolate. It’s easy to make, and there’s no baking required!

Make this sweet snack mix for your guests to munch on at holiday parties, or give it as a last-minute neighbor gift! The holidays are busy, and this time of year, you might not always have time to whip up a batch of cookies or bake a fancy dessert. Make this Christmas snack mix recipe instead and enjoy it while you watch your favorite Christmas movie or wrap gifts!

Reindeer Chow Chex Mix

Everyone has their favorite Chex Mix recipe. I have a savory version I love to eat year-round. Whether you call this sweet version Christmas Crack, Reindeer Chow, or just Christmas Chex Mix, it will definitely become a new favorite! I love the crunchiness of the cereal with the sweet white chocolate, and Cadbury Mini Snowballs are one of my favorite candies! The pretzels add the perfect salty complement to all the sugar.

Ingredients for Christmas Snack Mix

Gather these simple ingredients to make this easy recipe:

• 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
• 2 cups pretzel snaps (you can also use pretzel sticks)
• 1 cup Cadbury Mini Snowballs
• 1 cup Christmas plain M&Ms
• 12 ounces white chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup crushed candy canes (divided)
• 1 tablespoon Christmas colored nonpareils (divided)

How to Make Easy Christmas Snack Mix

I love a good no-bake recipe! This snack mix is easy to throw together in about five minutes, though it does take a little longer to set up before you can serve it.

1. First, line a large, rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the cereal, pretzels, mini Snowballs, and M&Ms.
3. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips for 1 minute. Stir and melt again in 10-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Then mix in half of the crushed candy canes.
4. Pour the melted chocolate over the cereal mixture and sprinkle half of the nonpareils over the bowl. Stir gently to coat.
5. Spread the cereal mixture out on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, then sprinkle the remaining crushed candy canes and nonpareils over the entire pan. Refrigerate for 15 minutes (or let it sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes) to let it set.

Your Christmas snack mix is ready to serve and enjoy! Break it up and place it in a large serving bowl or platter for guests, or keep it in a bag for easy storage.

Also, make it your own by adding your favorite candies to it and use your favorite Chex cereal. I think this would be delicious with the Chocolate Chex!

Christmas Snack Mix Storage

You can store this sweet Chex mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. I think it tastes best within 2-4 days.

Can you freeze Peppermint Snack Mix?

You can freeze leftover snack mix in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw it at room temperature for a few hours before serving.

Christmas Snack Mix Recipes for Gifts

This delicious treat makes a perfect holiday gift. Here are some ways to dress it up:

• Give Christmas Snack Mix in a jar, like a clear mason jar. Just add a holiday ribbon and a gift tag!
• Gift it in a holiday cookie tin or goodie box.
• Holiday-themed cellophane bags also work well! Fill one with snack mix and tie a ribbon around the top.

More Christmas Recipes We Love

If you’re pulling out all the stops with your holiday baking, you might want to try some of these holiday recipes:

• 3 Ingredient Grinch Bark
• Christmas Meringue Trees
• Cornflake Wreaths
• Chocolate Spritz Cookies
• Peppermint Sugar Cookie Cups

Snack Mix Recipes

If you enjoyed this sweet snack mix, try one of the other versions here on the blog:

Cookie Butter Snack Mix: With a combination of granola, fruit snacks, and dried fruits tossed in cookie butter, this snack mix will fill your kids up while providing them with some healthy benefits!

Halloween Snack Mix is a sweet and salty party mix filled with your favorite fall ingredients!

This Funfetti Puppy Chow Recipe is a crunchy, colorful snack mix with a cake batter twist on Muddy Buddies. 

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