Best 3 A Christmas Story Rich Chocolate Chex Mix Recipes
Indulge in a festive treat with our irresistible Rich Chocolate Chex Mix, a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. This holiday snack features an assortment of Chex cereal, pretzels, nuts, and dried fruit, all coated in a rich and decadent chocolate mixture. With variations including a White Chocolate Chex Mix, a Gluten-Free Chex Mix, and a Vegan Chex Mix, there's something for everyone to enjoy. These easy-to-make Chex Mix recipes are perfect for Christmas gatherings, cookie exchanges, or as a sweet and crunchy snack to enjoy all season long. Get ready to satisfy your cravings with this delectable chocolatey delight!
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
A CHRISTMAS STORY™ RICH CHOCOLATE CHEX™ MIX
This delicious Chex™ cereal snack mix will remind you of your favorite chocolaty, powdered malt beverage mix, and is also loaded with malted milk balls and vanilla chips!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Time 45m
Yield 21
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line large rimmed baking pan with waxed paper. In small bowl, mix powdered sugar, malted milk powder and baking cocoa; set aside. In large microwavable bowl, add cereals.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High 20 to 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in granulated sugar; microwave uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds or until sugar is almost dissolved. Pour over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
- Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 4 minutes, stirring after every minute, until well coated and slightly toasted; transfer to 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag. Add powdered sugar mixture to bag with cereal; seal bag, and shake to coat thoroughly. Spread in pan; cool completely, about 20 minutes.
- In large serving bowl, mix cereal mixture, malted milk balls and baking chips. Store at room temperature in covered container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ HOT CHOCOLATE CHEX™ MIX
Hot! Hot! Ooh we got it! This festive snack mix is the next best thing to drinking a warm cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter day. Chex™ cereal is covered in melted chocolate chips and coated in a powdered sugar and hot cocoa mixture, then tossed with clusters of marshmallows and chocolate nonpareils. Enjoy it plain or with a peppermint twist!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Time 55m
Yield 27
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line 2 large rimmed baking pans with waxed paper. In large bowl, mix cereals. In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and cocoa mix.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave semisweet chocolate chips uncovered on High 45 seconds; stir. Continue microwaving in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until chips are melted and smooth. Pour onto cereal in bowl; mix thoroughly to coat. Transfer mixture to 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag; add powdered sugar mix to bag. Seal bag; shake to coat. Spread in one of the pans to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave white vanilla baking chips uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir. Continue microwaving in 15-second increments, stirring after each, just until chips are starting to melt and can be stirred smooth. Stir in marshmallows; coat completely. Spread in remaining pan, spreading mini marshmallows into small clusters; let stand about 30 minutes or until coating is set.
- In large serving bowl, mix cereal, marshmallow clusters and chocolate nonpareils. Store at room temperature in covered container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g
CHRISTMAS CHEX™ PARTY MIX
A sweet holiday snack mix finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and inspired by a winter snow day. Chex™ cereal, marshmallows and pretzel twists are coated in vanilla almond bark and sprinkles and tossed with holiday-colored chocolate candies.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Snack
Time 35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line large rimmed cookie sheet with waxed paper. In large bowl, mix cereal, marshmallows and pretzels.
- In medium microwavable bowl, microwave candy coating uncovered on High 60 to 90 seconds, stirring after 1 minute, until almost melted. Stir until smooth. Pour onto cereal mixture; mix well.
- Spread on cookie sheet; sprinkle with holiday sprinkles, and cool completely, about 15 minutes. Break into bite-size pieces.
- In 2-quart resealable food-storage plastic bag, add coated cereal pieces and powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake to coat. Remove from bag; discard any remaining powdered sugar.
- In large serving bowl, mix coated cereal mixture and chocolate candies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your Chex mix will taste. Use real butter, pure vanilla extract, and high-quality chocolate chips.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're baking the Chex mix, make sure to spread it out in a single layer on the baking sheet. This will help it cook evenly and prevent it from getting soggy.
- Stir the Chex mix frequently: As the Chex mix is baking, stir it every few minutes to ensure that it cooks evenly. This will also help to prevent the chocolate from burning.
- Let the Chex mix cool completely: Before you enjoy your Chex mix, let it cool completely. This will help the chocolate to set and firm up.
- Store the Chex mix in an airtight container: Once the Chex mix has cooled completely, store it in an airtight container at room temperature. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
This rich chocolate Chex mix is the perfect snack for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a sweet and salty snack, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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