Description
White Chocolate Party Mix is a delightful sweet and salty snack blend featuring crunchy rice Chex, Cheerios, pretzels, colorful M&Ms, and tart dried cranberries all coated in smooth, melted white chocolate. Perfect for parties, after-school treats, or anytime you crave a festive and easy-to-make snack mix.
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Mix
- 4 cups rice Chex
- 3 cups Cheerios
- 2 cups pretzels
- 2 cups M&Ms
- 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
White Chocolate Coating
- 16 ounces white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the rice Chex, Cheerios, pretzels, M&Ms, and dried cranberries. Stir gently using a spoon or spatula to mix all the ingredients evenly without crushing them.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Place a heavy saucepan on low heat and add the white chocolate chips. Stir frequently with a heat-resistant spatula or spoon to ensure the chocolate melts smoothly and doesn’t burn. Remove the pan from the heat as soon as the chocolate is fully melted.
- Coat the Snack Mix: Add the melted white chocolate in small dollops over the mixed dry ingredients. Stir between each addition carefully to distribute the chocolate evenly throughout the mix, ensuring every bite has a balanced coating.
- Set the Mix to Harden: Lay 4-6 sheets of wax paper on your work surface. Pour the chocolate-coated mix onto the paper. Use a spatula to gently press and spread the mixture into a thin, even layer so it can set properly.
- Let it Harden: Allow the mix to cool and harden at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. Once solid, break the mixture into small chunks suitable for serving or snacking.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy the party mix immediately or store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness and crunch.
Notes
- This snack mix offers a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, making it ideal for after-school snacks, parties, or casual gatherings.
- Be careful not to overheat the white chocolate to avoid burning or seizing.
- Store the mix in a cool, dry place to keep it fresh and crunchy.
- You can customize the mix by substituting similar cereals or different types of dried fruit and chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 264 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 134 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 6 mg
