White Chocolate Chex Mix Recipe

White chocolate chex mix in a white serving bowl.

A sweet and salty white chocolate snack mix loaded with peanut M&M’s, butter snap pretzels, Cheerios, and Chex Mix all coated in silky melted almond bark. This easy no-bake treat makes a big batch, comes together in minutes, and is perfect for parties, holiday gifting, or snacking all season long. (recipe source: southernliving 2003)

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2

Cool Time 30

Total Time 42

Servings

Calories 368kcal

Author Anne Clark

Ingredients

14 oz peanut M&M's may have to use a 10.05 oz bag plus a 3.27 oz pack. I don't think they make a 14 oz bag anymore.
9 oz Snyder's of Hanover Butter Snaps Pretzels
5 cups plain Cheerios cereal
13.5 oz traditional original recipe Chex Mix snack mix
24 oz almond bark, vanilla candy coating

Instructions

Combine the peanut M&Ms, pretzels, Cheerios, and Chex Mix in a large bowl.
In a microwave safe bowl, add the almond bark. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir and then heat again for another 15 seconds. If more time is needed add another 15-minutes until the almond bark is smooth and creamy. Be careful not to overheat the almond bark or it will get dry and hard.
Pour the melted almond bark over the pretzel mixture and stir it until everything is coated.
Spread the pretzel mixture in a single layer onto wax paper on your counter, and let it cool for 30 minutes.
Break apart and enjoy. Store in an airtight container. Makes 3 pounds.

Notes

Melt low and slow: Heat the almond bark for 1 minute then in short 15-second bursts, stirring between each one. If it overheats, it’ll seize up and turn thick instead of silky.

Work quickly: Once it’s melted, pour it over the mix right away…almond bark starts setting fast, and you want every piece coated evenly.

Use a giant bowl: This mix is bulky. A larger bowl makes it easier to toss everything without crushing the cereal.

Line your counter with parchment or wax paper: Makes spreading the coated mix a breeze and cleanup even easier.

Room temperature is best: Keep the mix in an airtight container for up to 1 week. It stays crisp and the coating keeps its smooth texture.

Avoid the fridge: Chilling can make the almond bark sweat or turn chalky, and the cereal may soften.

For gifting: Pack it in cellophane bags or tins lined with parchment. It stays fresh and pretty, even after a few days.

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