Description
Sweet holiday magic meets festive cheer in this Elf Snack Mix, blending crunchy pretzels, chocolate, and colorful candy pieces into a playful Christmas treat. Cheerful nibbles promise pure delight for family gatherings and seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolates and Sweet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 ounces) red and green candy-coated chocolates (like M&Ms)
- 1 cup (175 g / 6.2 ounces) white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 ounces) mini marshmallows
Crunchy Base Ingredients:
- 3 cups (90 g / 3.2 ounces) rice chex cereal
- 2 cups (60 g / 2.1 ounces) mini pretzels
- 2 cups (50 g / 1.8 ounces) popped popcorn (plain or lightly salted)
Optional Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil or coconut oil (for easier melting)
- Holiday sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Gather all dry components in a spacious mixing vessel, carefully blending Rice Chex, pretzels, popcorn, candy-coated chocolates, and mini marshmallows with a gentle folding motion to ensure uniform distribution.
- Utilize a microwave-safe container to melt white chocolate chips, employing brief 20-second intervals and stirring between each heating cycle until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- If chocolate appears thick, incorporate vegetable oil to create a more fluid drizzling texture.
- Cascade the liquefied white chocolate over the dry mixture, using a delicate tossing technique to guarantee comprehensive and even coating of all ingredients.
- Transfer the freshly coated mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating an even layer that allows for optimal chocolate setting.
- Immediately embellish the spread with festive holiday sprinkles, ensuring they adhere before the chocolate solidifies.
- Allow the snack mix to rest at ambient temperature for approximately 20-30 minutes, permitting the white chocolate to completely harden and create a crisp, cohesive treat.
- Once set, fragment the mixture into bite-sized clusters and serve immediately, or preserve in an hermetic container for future enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize the mix by swapping ingredients to suit dietary needs, like using gluten-free pretzels or dairy-free white chocolate chips for those with allergies.
- Prevent chocolate from seizing by melting it slowly and stirring consistently, ensuring a smooth and glossy coating for the snack mix.
- Control sweetness levels by adjusting the amount of candy-coated chocolates and marshmallows, making the treat more or less indulgent based on personal preference.
- Enhance storage life by keeping the snack mix in a cool, dry place in an airtight container, which helps maintain crispness and prevents ingredients from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg