Christmas White Chocolate Chex Mix Recipe (AKA Christmas Crack Chex Mix)

Bring this Christmas White Chocolate Chex Mix recipe to your next holiday party! This sweet snack is chocolatey, sweet, salty, crunchy, and oh so yummy! It’s fun, festive, and will be quickly become one of your family favorites this holiday season!

homemade white chocolate chex mix with marshmallows, pretzels, rice chex and m&mm's

This Christmas snack mix is the perfect festive snack! It’s the perfect combination of sweet and salty that makes it the perfect snack all holiday season long.

This Christmas White Chocolate Chex Mix Recipe can often go by a different name…Christmas Crack Chex Mix, Christmas Mix, White Chocolate Chex Mix etc. Regardless of what you call it, this is one of my favorite holiday treats! Seriously just the perfect dessert or snack when you need to throw something together last minute!

To make this white chocolate chex mix recipe, all you need is Chex cereal, white chocolate, coconut oil, and some of your favorite sweet and salty add-ins! Feel free to get creative here and add in your favorites! This no bake recipe is very versatile, so make it your own!

I love sharing this one too! Bag this up and pass it out to friends, neighbors, teachers. Or serve this sweet treat on movie night or at the office Christmas party! This holiday chex mix truly is PERFECT for this time of year!

While this specific recipe is geared towards Christmas, feel free to switch it up for different occasions. By swapping the M&M colors, you can easily make this a Halloween Chex Mix recipe, Valentine’s Day Chex Mix recipe, St. Patrick’s Day Mix. You get the idea! 🙂

Christmas white chocolate chex mix in a bowl

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS CHRISTMAS WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEX MIX RECIPE

  • Super versatile! Can easily be modified to your preferences and what you do have on hand.
  • The perfect combination of salty + sweet!
  • Fun to make AND eat! Super kid friendly too!
  • Easy recipe, and easy cleanup! Ready in minutes!
  • Perfect festive snack! Perfect for a holiday party, gift, or just because!
rice chex, pretzels, saltines, marshmallows, white chocolate, peanuts, powdered sugar

INGREDIENTS

  • Chex cereal- I used Rice Chex. Corn Chex, Wheat Chex or other Chex varieties would also work here!
  • Pretzels- Mini pretzel twists is what used. You could also use pretzel sticks! Any regular or gluten free pretzel will work great!
  • Saltines- I used mini saltines.
  • Peanuts- Dry roasted peanuts is what I used.
  • White candy melts- Wilton candy melts work great! You could also use white chocolate chips or white almond bark as well!
  • Coconut oil
  • Powdered sugar
  • Marshmallows- Mini marshmallowsis what I used!
  • M&Ms- I used Christmas M&Ms.
  • Christmas Sprinkles (optional)- I used green and red sprinkles for some extra holiday flair!
How to make Christmas white chocolate chex mix (process steps)

HOW TO MAKE CHRISTMAS WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEX MIX RECIPE

  1. Add the chex, pretzels, saltines and peanuts into a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, add the white chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between, at 50% power until melted (you can also use a double boiler for this).
  3. Pour the melted chocolate in the bowl with the cereal mixture and immediately mix together until the white chocolate has coated everything. Add the powdered sugar and toss again. Finally, add the marshmallows and M&Ms into the bowl and toss one last time. 
  4. Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet in an even layer and allow it to cool for about 30 minutes. 
  5. Top with Christmas sprinkles, if desired, and enjoy! 

HOW TO STORE

To store Christmas White Chocolate Chex Mix Recipe, break into pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature. You can also freeze this recipe! Store in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months.

pretzels, saltines, rice chex, white chocolate being mixed together in a bowl.

CHRISTMAS WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEX MIX RECIPE: FAQ

How to switch this chex mix recipe up?

You can really add anything you’d like to this Christmas White Chocolate Chex Mix recipe! Make it your own! Here are some more ideas for additions you can use to customize this recipe:
-Reese’s White Chocolate mini cups
-White chocolate covered pretzels
-Cheerios- Plain or honey nut both would taste delicious!
-Candy cane pieces
-Almonds
-Caramel corn
-Animal crackers

Would different cereal work in this Christmas Chex Mix?

Any Chex cereal work great, as well as any other variety of your favorite cereal!

Can you freeze this white chocolate party mix recipe?

Yes, you can! Store in a ziplock bag and place in the freezer. It will up good for up to 3 months!

Can you make this Christmas Mix gluten free?

You can! Just make sure to use gluten free Chex and gluten free pretzels. You will also want to omit the saltines.

Christmas white chocolate chex mix in a baking pan

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Yield: 16

Christmas White Chocolate Chex Mix (AKA Christmas Crack)

Christmas White Chocolate Chex Mix (AKA Christmas Crack)

Bring this Christmas White Chocolate Chex Mix recipe to your next holiday party! This sweet snack is chocolatey, sweet, salty, crunchy, and oh so yummy! It’s fun, festive, and will be quickly become one of your family favorites this holiday season!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rice Chex cereal
  • 2 cups mini pretzel twists
  • 1.5 cups mini Saltines
  • 1 cup peanuts
  • 10-oz. white candy melts or white chocolate chips
  • 2 tsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup Christmas M&Ms
  • Christmas Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add the chex, pretzels, saltines and peanuts into a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate microwavable safe bowl, add the white chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between, at 50% power until melted (you can also use a double boiler for this).
  3. Pour the melted white chocolate in the bowl with the Chex and immediately mix together until the white chocolate has coated everything.
  4. Add the powdered sugar and toss again. Finally, add the marshmallows and M&Ms into the bowl and toss one last time.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet and allow it to cool for about 30 minutes.
  6. Top with Christmas sprinkles, if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

MFP entry: LFF Christmas White Chocolate Mix

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

15

Serving Size:

43 g

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 215Total Fat: 7.8gSaturated Fat: 3.3gCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 0.5gSugar: 11.4gProtein: 2.2g

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