Christmas Crack (AKA White Chocolate Chex Mix)
Indulge in the festive delight of Christmas Crack, also known as White Chocolate Chex Mix. This easy-to-make treat combines the perfect balance of crunchy pretzels, salty peanuts, and sweet white chocolate, making it an irresistible snack for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights. With a quick prep time of just 45 minutes, this mix is not only fun to create but also a fantastic way to involve kids in the kitchen. The colorful M&Ms add a splash of joy, ensuring that your Christmas Crack will be the star of any festive spread. Whether you plan to share it at potlucks or enjoy it by the fire, this sweet and salty snack will have everyone smiling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 36 ounces white chocolate chips
- 4 cups pretzels
- 2 cups salted peanuts
- 7 cups rice or corn Chex
- 4 cups Cheerios
- 11.4 ounce bag M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Melt the white chocolate until smooth using a microwave or double boiler.
- In a large bowl, combine Chex mix base ingredients, then pour melted chocolate over and gently mix.
- Spread evenly on prepared baking sheets and sprinkle M&Ms on top.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (50g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg