Description
Magical Elf Snack Mix delivers festive holiday cheer with a delightful blend of sweet and salty treats. Colorful pretzels, chocolate candies, and marshmallows create a playful snack you can enjoy during Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (175 g / 6.2 oz) white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) red and green candy-coated chocolates (like M&Ms)
- 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) mini marshmallows
- 3 cups (90 g / 3.2 oz) rice chex cereal
- 2 cups (60 g / 2.1 oz) mini pretzels
- 2 cups (50 g / 1.8 oz) popped popcorn (plain or lightly salted)
- 2 tsps vegetable oil or coconut oil (for easier melting)
- Holiday sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare Base: Gently combine Rice Chex, pretzels, popcorn, candy-coated chocolates, and mini marshmallows in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of all ingredients through careful folding.
- Melt Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat white chocolate chips in short 20-second bursts, stirring between intervals until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency. If needed, thin the chocolate with a touch of vegetable oil to create a more pourable texture.
- Coat and Dress: Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the dry mixture, using a gentle tossing motion to thoroughly coat each component. Immediately sprinkle with festive holiday decorations, allowing them to set into the chocolate’s surface.
- Set and Serve: Spread the mixture evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet, letting it rest at room temperature for 20-30 minutes until the chocolate completely hardens. Break into bite-sized clusters and store in an airtight container, or serve immediately for a whimsical holiday treat.
Notes
- Prevent Chocolate Clumping: Melt white chocolate slowly in short intervals, stirring frequently to maintain smooth consistency and avoid burning.
- Balance Moisture Levels: Add vegetable oil sparingly if white chocolate becomes too thick, ensuring perfect drizzling texture without making mixture greasy.
- Optimize Coating Technique: Toss ingredients gently but thoroughly, using a spatula to guarantee each component receives an even white chocolate layer without crushing delicate items like popcorn.
- Control Setting Environment: Place snack mix in cool, dry area for chocolate hardening, avoiding direct sunlight or humid spaces that might prevent proper chocolate crystallization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg