Julie's Extra Special Holiday Chex Mix

Bring festive cheer to your snack table with Julie’s Extra Special Holiday Chex Mix, a sweet and salty treat that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting. This irresistibly crunchy mix combines Rice, Corn, and Wheat Chex cereals with mini pretzels, honey-roasted peanuts, and mixed nuts, all coated in a buttery caramel glaze made from brown sugar and light corn syrup. Finished with a colorful burst of holiday-themed sprinkles and candy-coated chocolates, this oven-baked party mix is as dazzling as it is delicious. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an easy-to-make holiday recipe that can be prepped ahead and stored for up to two weeks. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or looking for the perfect edible gift, this homemade Chex mix will quickly become a seasonal favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 4 cups Corn Chex cereal
• 2 cups Wheat Chex cereal
• 2 cups Mini pretzels
• 1 cup Honey-roasted peanuts
• 1 cup Mixed nuts
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 quarter cup Light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.5 cup Holiday-themed sprinkles
• 0.5 cup M&Ms or candy-coated chocolates

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, mini pretzels, honey-roasted peanuts, and mixed nuts. Stir gently to mix.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, add brown sugar, light corn syrup, and sea salt. Stir continuously until the mixture starts to boil, then let it simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

Step 5

Slowly pour the butter and sugar mixture over the Chex mix in the large bowl. Stir gently but thoroughly to coat everything evenly.

Step 6

Spread the coated mix on a large, parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even baking.

Step 8

Once baked, remove the mix from the oven and let it cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.

Step 9

Once cool, transfer the mix to a bowl and fold in the holiday-themed sprinkles and M&Ms or candy-coated chocolates.

Step 10

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1642.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6539.9

Total Fat 233.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.1g
Cholesterol 186mg	0%
Sodium 11733.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1025.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 65.8g	0%
Total Sugars 362.1g
Protein 120.0g	0%

Vitamin D 640.0IU	0%
Calcium 1710.6mg	0%
Iron 146.1mg	0%
Potassium 3503.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.4%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 61.4%