Description
Elf Snack Mix is the perfect holiday treat that’s sweet, crunchy, and fun! This quick and easy recipe combines pretzels, Chex cereal, mini marshmallows, and M&M’s, coated in a white chocolate and peanut butter mix for a festive, crowd-pleasing snack. Perfect for parties, gifting, or movie nights.
Ingredients
- 3 cups pretzel twists
- 3 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup mini M&M’s (or holiday M&M’s)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red and green sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pretzel twists, Chex cereal, mini marshmallows, and mini M&M’s. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips and peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and mix well.
- Pour melted mixture over the snack mix and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the mix onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar over the cooled mix and toss to coat. Add sprinkles if desired.
- Let the mix cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Nut-Free Option: Substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed or cookie butter.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free pretzels and Chex cereal.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Add festive touches with red and green sprinkles or edible glitter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
