'Tis the season to be snacking! And what says "holiday cheer" more than a big bowl of Candy Cane Chex Mix?
Made with rice cereal, melted vanilla almond bark and crushed peppermint candies, this is an easy-to-make treat to enjoy while wrapping presents, decorating the tree, or cozying up by the fire with a holiday movie.
Looking for cookies, candies, or festive appetizers? Find tons of other Christmas Snacks on the blog!
This Candy Cane Chex Mix is the perfect snack to have on hand while you're busy with holiday prep like wrapping gifts, decorating, or just relaxing with a movie.
It also makes a great homemade gift for friends, neighbors, and teachers, or a thoughtful hostess gift for holiday parties.
Looking for more snack ideas or easy desserts for Christmas? Try my Christmas Trail Mix, Santa Treats, and even my Candied Pecans. Yum!
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Recipe Notes
- We used Rice Chex Mix cereal, mainly for the color, but feel free to use your favorite variety like Multi-Grain or Honey Nut. Or try a combination!
- When baking make sure you use a low temperature for a longer time to make sure that the cereal gets crispy without burning.
- Just like with my Homemade Granola Recipe, don't forget to stir every 15-20 minutes to make sure nothing is sticking and everything bakes evenly.
- Allow the snack mix to cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Keep it at room temperature which will help keep it fresh and crunchy.
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Main Ingredients Needed
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Substitutions and Variations
- We used Rice Chex, but you could use any flavor Chex cereal or mix them together!
- Mix in Christmas sprinkles or holiday M&M's for a pop of color!
- Don't have almond bark on hand? Try white chocolate chip morsels.
- Make it your own with your favorite mix-ins like pretzels and nuts.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Break the almond bark into pieces, and place into a microwave safe bowl.
Step 2: Microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring in between until completely melted. Stir in the peppermint extract.
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Step 3: Use a large bowl to combine the cereal and the melted white chocolate.
Step 4: Stir until all the cereal is coated.
Step 5: Mix in the crushed peppermints.
Step 6: Line a tray with parchment paper then pour the chex mix into an even layer to let it harden for about 10 minutes.
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Recipe FAQ's
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Making your own Chex Mix is usually cheaper due to bulk ingredient savings and recipe customization. However, buying pre-made can be more convenient or cheaper if you find a good sale.
In an airtight container at room temperature, your Chex Mix should stay fresh and crunchy for 4-6 weeks.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Pantry: Store at room temperature for 5-6 days in an airtight container.
Freezer: Freeze for 3 months in an airtight container or zip top freezer bag.
Thaw: You can thaw it at room temperature or some enjoy it frozen.
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Candy Cane Chex Mix
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Rice Chex Cereal
- 24 ounces white almond bark candy coating
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Break the bark into pieces and place in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave until melted, stirring every 15 seconds.
- When the almond bark is completely melted, add in the peppermint extract and stir.
- Pour cereal into the largest bowl you have. Pour the melted chocolate over the cereal and stir to make sure everything is coated.
- Add the crushed peppermints and stir once again. If you want to use sprinkles, add them now.
- Place parchment paper down on the counter or tray and spread all the cereal out on the paper and let harden for about 10 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
- When baking make sure you use a low temperature for a longer time to make sure that the cereal gets crispy without burning.
- Don't forget to stir every 15-20 minutes to make sure nothing is sticking and everything bakes evenly.
- Allow the snack mix to cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Keep it at room temperature which will help keep it fresh and crunchy.
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