It's the most wonderful time of the year, and this easy and delicious Christmas Chex Crack Recipe is the perfect treat to enjoy while opening gifts, watching movies, and spending time with family!
Made with cereal, peanut butter, chocolate chips, popcorn and your favorite candies, this recipe is guaranteed to disappear fast and easy to customize for everyone's taste.
Looking for more holiday treats? Discover even more delicious Christmas snack recipes on the blog!
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Recipe at a Glance
Prep: 20 min | Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 10 cups
Main Ingredients: Chex cereal, butter, brown sugar, mixed nuts
Best For: Holiday snacking, cookie trays, parties, gift bags
Make Ahead: Can be made 2–3 days in advance and stored until ready to serve
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week
Looking for more easy desserts for Christmas? Try my Chocolate Covered Pretzel Christmas Trees, Candied Pecans, and even my Christmas Snack Mix in a Jar. Yum!
Table of Contents
- Recipe at a Glance
- Homemade Holiday Snack Mix Tips
- Recommended Kitchen Tools
- My Kitchen Tools Essentials
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
- Recipe FAQ's
- Storing Instructions
- More Easy Snack Recipes You'll Love!
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Homemade Holiday Snack Mix Tips
Choose the Right Chex: While any Chex cereal works, a mix of Rice Chex and Corn Chex provides the best texture combination.
Popcorn: This recipe uses a Kettle Corn flavored popcorn, but you can use plain popcorn plain or lightly buttered, but try to avoid heavily seasoned popcorn that might clash with other flavors.
Candy Options: Think about color, texture, and flavor! Since we're making this snack mix for the holidays, choose red and green candies.
Bonus Tip: Make a big batch! This snack mix is perfect for sharing with friends, family, and neighbors.
Recommended Kitchen Tools
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Main Ingredients Needed
Below is a quick preview of the ingredients you’ll need. For exact amounts, check the recipe card below. You can also use the "Shopping List button" to create a printable shopping list, or the "Get Ingredients button" in the recipe card to order groceries online.
Substitutions and Variations
- If using mostly chocolate candies, consider adding some salty nuts or pretzels for contrast.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder for a kick.
- Use a ranch seasoning packet for a savory twist.
- Add some holiday sprinkles for a pop of color and fun.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Below is a quick preview of the ingredients you’ll need. For exact amounts, check the recipe card below. You can also use the "Shopping List button" to create a printable shopping list, or the "Get Ingredients button" in the recipe card to order groceries online.
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, add the melted chocolate and peanut butter to the Chex cereal.
Step 2: Stir until well combined and the Chex is evenly coated.
Step 3: Toss the coated Chex in the powdered sugar. Spread the coated Chex out on a parchment paper and let the chocolate cool.
Step 4: Mix the cooled Chex with the popcorn, pretzels, red and green M&M's and the holiday Dots. Enjoy!
Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
✔️ DO warm the butter, corn syrup, and seasonings just until they melt together so the Chex mix gets evenly coated without sogginess.
❌ DO NOT skip spreading the coated mix in a single layer on the baking sheet. Piling it will make some pieces soft instead of crisp.
Recipe FAQ's
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While Chex cereal is classic, feel free to swap in other crunchy cereals like Crispix, Cheerios, or even pretzels! Just keep the size and shape similar to Chex and choose flavors that complement the chocolate and peanut butter.
General Mills removed bagel chips from Chex Mix in 2009 for unknown reasons, possibly due to cost or health concerns. But good news: they brought them back in 2023 after years of fan requests!
Storing Instructions
Room Temperature: To keep your Chex Mix crack fresh and crunchy, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Freezer: You can also freeze it in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months!
Thawing Tips: Simply take your Chex Mix out of the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for a few hours.
More Easy Snack Recipes You'll Love!
Check out my other recipe for Christmas Chex Mix in a Jar. Or you might like this recipe for Peppermint Puppy Chow.
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📖 Recipe Card
Christmas Chex Crack Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips, melted
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 6 cups Rice Chex
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups kettle corn popcorn
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup red and green M&M's
- 1 cup Holiday Dots Candy
Method
- Place 1 cup of milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Stir in ½ cup of peanut butter until well combined with the melted chocolate.
- In a large bowl, add 6 cups of Chex mix and pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over it. Stir gently until the Chex mix is evenly coated.
- Add 2 cups of powdered sugar to the coated Chex mix and toss until fully covered.
- Spread the coated Chex mix on a lined baking sheet or parchment paper and let it cool until the chocolate sets.
- Once cooled, mix the Chex with red and green M&M’s, Dots, kettle corn popcorn, and pretzels in a large bowl.
- Serve or store in an airtight container for later. Enjoy your festive holiday Chex mix!
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