Description
This Elf Snack Mix is a sweet, crunchy, and colorful treat perfect for holiday gatherings or festive snacking. Combining pretzel twists, Chex cereal, mini marshmallows, and mini M&M’s, all coated with a smooth white chocolate and peanut butter mixture, this snack is fun, easy to make, and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Mix
- 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)
Coating
- 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 for extra holiday cheer)
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine pretzel twists, Chex cereal, mini marshmallows, and mini M&M’s. Set this mixture aside to prepare the coating.
- Melt chocolate and peanut butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips and peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add vanilla extract: Stir vanilla extract into the melted mixture thoroughly to enhance the flavor.
- Coat snack mix: Pour the melted white chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the dry snack mix. Gently toss to ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Cool the mixture: Spread the coated snack mix evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow it to cool to set the coating.
- Add finishing touches: Once the mix has cooled, sprinkle powdered sugar over the top and toss gently again. For a festive look, add red and green sprinkles if desired.
- Serve and enjoy: Let the snack mix cool completely before serving. Enjoy the sweet, crunchy, and festive treat!
Notes
- You can substitute the peanut butter with almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a different nutty flavor.
- Use gluten-free pretzels and cereal if you need a gluten-free version.
- For extra crunch, add nuts like chopped almonds or pecans.
- Store the snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Skip the sprinkles for a non-seasonal version or to avoid artificial colors.
