Christmas Snack Mix
This festive Christmas Snack Mix is a sweet and crunchy treat made with Rice Chex, Bugles, and melted vanilla chips. Coated with colorful sprinkles and candy, it’s perfect for holiday snacking or gifting.
Christmas Snack Mix
A sweet and festive snack mix made with Rice Chex, vanilla chips, Bugles, and holiday sprinkles. Perfect for the holiday season!
Ingredients
- 5 cups Rice Chex
- 1 (11 ounce) package white vanilla baking chips
- 36 Bugle Corn Snacks
- 3 Tablespoons red decorating sugar
- 2 Tablespoons green decorating sugar
- 2 Tablespoons green sprinkles
- 2 Tablespoons green jimmies
- 1 1/2 cups green m&m's
- 3 Tablespoons red heart candy sprinkles
Instructions
- Line 2 large, rimmed cookie sheets with waxed paper. Add Rice Chex to a large bowl.In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup of the vanilla baking chips uncovered on Medium (50%) for 1 to 1½ minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.One at a time, dip the pointed end of each Bugle corn snack into the melted chips to coat two-thirds of each, allowing excess to drip off.Sprinkle the coated snacks with red sugar. Place them on one of the cookie sheets to set.In the same microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining chips uncovered on Medium (50%) for 1 to 1½ minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.Add the remaining Bugle corn snacks to the melted chips, stirring well to coat evenly.Transfer the mixture to the second cookie sheet, spreading it out into an even layer. Let it sit for about 20 minutes or until set.Sprinkle the remaining decorations (green sprinkles, M&M's, and red candy sprinkles) over the mixture and let it set again.Once set, carefully break into bite-sized pieces.
Notes
- Let the snack mix cool fully before storing it in an airtight container.This snack mix can be made ahead and kept for several days.Add other holiday-themed treats like chocolate-covered pretzels or nuts for variety.
