Gingerbread Snack Mix
Spice up snack time with a gingerbread mix that's sweet and crunchy. Quick to make, perfect for all your holiday gatherings.
Servings: 8
Calories: 311kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups cinnamon Chex cereal
- 2 cups rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups corn Chex cereal
- ¼ cup unsalted butter ½ stick
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 12 gingersnap cookies broken into pieces
- 4 blocks white chocolate almond bark
- 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles
- 1/2 cup holiday candy we used candy coated chocolates
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
- Place cereal in a large microwave-safe bowl and set aside.
- Add butter, brown sugar, molasses and spices to a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, or until the sugar is dissolved, stirring after 30 seconds. Stir until the butter is completely melted.
- Pour the mixture over the cereal and gently mix until it’s well coated.
- Heat the cereal mixture in the microwave for 2-2 ½ minutes, stirring after every 60 second interval, until the cereal is coated and glazed.
- Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and stir in the cookie pieces.
- Transfer the snack mix onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
- Place the chocolate bark in a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute then stir. Continue heating for 10-20 second intervals until the chocolate is almost melted, stirring after each heating cycle. Remove chocolate from the microwave and stir until it’s completely smooth.
- Transfer the melted chocolate to a disposable piping bag or use a spoon to drizzle it over the snack mix.
- Immediately add the candy and sprinkles. Allow the mix to set for at least 15 minutes before breaking apart.
Notes
- We used an equal combination of the Chex cereals but feel free to change that up - just make sure you’re using a total of 6 cups of cereal.
- Store the mix in an airtight container on the counter top for up to 1 week.
- This mix makes a tasty gift for neighbors and friends - package it up in cello bag and tie it off with a holiday ribbon.
- Recipe makes 8 cups of snack mix.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 747IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 10mg