Description
Valentine’s Chex Mix is a delightful, no-bake treat combining crunchy cereals, salty pretzels, and sweet white chocolate, adorned with colorful candies and sprinkles. It’s perfect for festive occasions and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that brings smiles with every crunchy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
5 cups Rice Chex cereal
3 cups Corn Chex cereal
2 cups pretzel twists or mini pretzel sticks
1 cup roasted peanuts or cashews
16 ounces white chocolate melting wafers or white chocolate chips
1/2 cup pink and red M&M’s or similar chocolate candies
1/4 cup Valentine’s themed sprinkles
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Lay out a large piece of parchment paper or wax paper on your counter
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a very large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal, Corn Chex cereal, pretzels, and peanuts. Toss to distribute evenly
- Melt the White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the melting wafers and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until fully melted and smooth
- Coat the Mixture: Pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal mixture and gently fold to coat evenly
- Spread and Sprinkle: Transfer the coated mixture onto the parchment paper and spread into a single layer. Sprinkle M&M’s and sprinkles on top while the chocolate is still wet
- Allow to Set: Let it cool until the chocolate hardens, about 30 minutes to 1 hour
- Break Apart and Serve: Once set, break into clusters and serve in a bowl or store in an airtight container
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 1-2 weeks at room temperature.
Feel free to customize ingredients based on personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg