St Nick's Snack Mix

Get ready to spread holiday cheer with St. Nick's Snack Mix, a festive treat that's perfect for Christmas gatherings or cozy movie nights by the fire! This sweet-and-savory mix features crispy Chex cereal, crunchy mini pretzels, honey-roasted peanuts, and a sprinkling of red and green chocolate candies for a festive pop of color. A luscious blend of melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon coats the mix, giving it a warm, caramel-like flavor that’s impossible to resist. Finished with white chocolate chips and dried cranberries, this easy-to-make recipe is a holiday snack dream come true. With just 20 minutes of prep and cook time, it's ideal for last-minute party nibbles or homemade gifts. Serve St. Nick’s Snack Mix in a festive bowl or package it in cellophane bags with ribbon for a thoughtful, edible holiday gift!

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 4 cups Chex cereal (choose rice, corn, or wheat)
• 2 cups Mini pretzel twists
• 1 cup Honey-roasted peanuts
• 1 cup Red and green chocolate candies (e.g., M&Ms)
• 1 cup White chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the Chex cereal, pretzel twists, and honey-roasted peanuts. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until fully combined and slightly bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Pour the butter mixture over the snack mix, stirring gently to coat all pieces evenly.

Step 5

Spread the mixture out in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure an even coating.

Step 7

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the mixture to cool completely, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 8

Once cooled, transfer the mix back to a large bowl. Add the red and green chocolate candies, white chocolate chips, and dried cranberries. Gently toss to combine.

Step 9

Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1277.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5879.2

Total Fat 229.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 108.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.9g
Cholesterol 161.9mg	0%
Sodium 7321.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 895.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.7g	0%
Total Sugars 416.1g
Protein 94.1g	0%

Vitamin D 640.0IU	0%
Calcium 1885.5mg	0%
Iron 47.7mg	0%
Potassium 2892.7mg	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: 34.3%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 59.5%