Description
White Chocolate Party Mix is a delightful sweet and salty snack mix combining crunchy cereals, pretzels, dried cranberries, and colorful M&Ms, all coated in smooth melted white chocolate. Perfect for parties, after-school treats, or casual snacking, this easy-to-make recipe offers a deliciously satisfying flavor and texture contrast that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Mix
- 4 cups rice Chex
- 3 cups Cheerios
- 2 cups pretzels
- 2 cups M&Ms
- 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
Coating
- 16 ounces white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add rice Chex, Cheerios, pretzels, M&Ms, and dried cranberries into a large mixing bowl. Stir gently to evenly mix all the ingredients without crushing the cereals.
- Melt White Chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Stir frequently to prevent burning and ensure smooth melting. Remove from heat immediately once fully melted.
- Coat the Snack Mix: Gradually add dollops of the melted white chocolate over the snack mix. Stir between each addition to distribute the chocolate evenly and coat all the ingredients lightly.
- Shape and Cool: Lay 4 to 6 sheets of wax or parchment paper flat on your work surface. Pour the coated snack mix onto the paper and gently spread it into a thin, even layer using a spatula.
- Harden and Break: Allow the party mix to harden at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes until the chocolate sets. Once hardened, break the mix into small chunks suitable for serving.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy immediately as a festive snack or store the mix in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Notes
- This snack mix offers a perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors, making it an ideal treat for parties, after-school snacking, or casual munching.
- Use wax or parchment paper to prevent sticking while the chocolate sets.
- To customize, swap out the M&Ms or dried cranberries for other favorite candies or dried fruits.
- Store the mix in a cool, dry place for best texture and flavor retention.
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
