Description
Snowman Snack Mix is a delightful and festive no-bake treat combining crunchy cereal, sweet white chocolate, marshmallows, and winter-themed candies. This easy-to-make snack is perfect for holiday parties, classroom treats, or cozy movie nights, offering a sweet, crunchy, and colorful bite that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5 cups rice or corn square cereal (such as Chex)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- 1 cup yogurt-covered raisins or pretzels
- ½ cup snowflake sprinkles or white sanding sugar
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips or chocolate candies
- Optional: pretzel sticks (for “snowman arms”)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Place the cereal and yogurt-covered raisins or pretzels into a large mixing bowl, ensuring they are well mixed.
- Melt White Chocolate: Melt white chocolate chips or melting wafers in the microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring well after each until fully smooth and melted.
- Coat Cereal Mix: Pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal mixture and gently stir to evenly coat all pieces without breaking the cereal.
- Spread on Baking Sheet: Transfer the coated cereal onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out evenly in a single layer.
- Add Sprinkles: Immediately sprinkle snowflake sprinkles or white sanding sugar evenly over the mix to add festive color and texture.
- Cool to Set: Allow the mix to cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes, giving the chocolate enough time to harden and set.
- Add Marshmallows and Chocolate Chips: Once cooled, gently fold in the mini marshmallows and mini chocolate chips to preserve their shape and texture.
- Serve: Break the snack mix into clusters or bite-sized pieces and serve in bowls or festive containers. Optionally, add pretzel sticks to represent snowman arms for decoration.
Notes
- Classroom-Friendly: Omit nuts or other allergens for allergy-safe sharing.
- Color Pop: Add blue or silver candies to enhance the wintery appearance.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
- Activity Idea: Invite kids to help decorate their own individual snack mix bowls for a fun holiday activity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
