Description
This Valentine Snack Mix is a delightful and festive treat combining crunchy cereals, pretzels, and colorful Valentine’s Day M&M’s, all coated in smooth white chocolate. Perfect for parties, gifting, or a sweet snack any time.
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Mix
- 2 cups Corn Chex® cereal
- 1 cup mini pretzel twists
- 2 cups Rice Chex® cereal
- 2 cups Honey Nut Cheerios cereal or plain Cheerios
- 1 cup Valentine’s Day M&M’s (red, white, and pink)
Chocolate Coating
- 3 1/4 cups white chocolate chips (just under 2 bags)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil or canola oil
Optional Toppings
- Valentine’s Day sprinkles
- Additional Valentine’s Day M&M’s for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and set it aside to prepare for the coated snack mix.
- Mix Ingredients: In a very large bowl, combine Corn Chex, mini pretzel twists, Rice Chex, Honey Nut Cheerios, and 1 cup of Valentine’s Day M&M’s. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Melt Chocolate: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine 3 cups of white chocolate chips and the vegetable oil. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir for 15 seconds, then microwave another 15 seconds. Stir until the chocolate is smooth and melted. If needed, continue microwaving in 15-second bursts, stirring in between until completely melted.
- Coat Mix: Pour the melted white chocolate over the prepared snack mix. Quickly and gently stir everything together to coat all pieces evenly with chocolate.
- Spread and Decorate: Immediately transfer the coated snack mix to the prepared sheet pan. Spread it into an even layer. Top with the remaining Valentine’s Day M&M’s and optional sprinkles.
- Optional Drizzle: Melt the remaining 1/4 cup white chocolate chips in the microwave. Transfer the melted chocolate to a small plastic bag, cut a tiny hole in the tip, and pipe decorative stripes across the snack mix.
- Set Chocolate: Allow the white chocolate to firm and harden at room temperature or refrigerate the snack mix for 10 to 20 minutes until set.
- Serve: Break the hardened snack mix into pieces and serve. Enjoy your festive Valentine’s treat!
Notes
- Storage: Store the snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Freezing: For longer shelf life, freeze the mix in a sealed container or freezer bag.
- Chocolate Melting: Be careful not to overheat white chocolate in the microwave to avoid scorching. Stir frequently during melting.
- Customization: Substitute white chocolate with milk or dark chocolate chips if preferred.
- Add-ins: Feel free to add other Valentine-themed candies or nuts for additional texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of total mix
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
