White Chocolate Chex Mix

We all love a sweet and salty snack for a reason: It’s the ideal combination of balanced flavors, especially for those who can’t decide which option we’re in the mood for. This white chocolate Chex mix recipe delivers all that mashup flavor in one of our most-loved sweet-and-salty dessert recipes.

Whipping up a batch of this Chex mix with white chocolate couldn’t be simpler. Toss cereal, pretzels, peanuts and M&M’s with melted white chocolate and wait for the mixture to set and harden. Once the Chex mix is ready, all that’s left to do is break it apart and dig in!

This Chex mix and white chocolate recipe makes the perfect homemade snack, whether you need something for a weekly movie night or you’re looking for kids’ birthday party food ideas. It also works for potlucks and bake sales, or anytime you need a quick food gift that anyone will love.

Ingredients for White Chocolate Chex Mix

• Cheerios cereal: Cheerios are part of the base for this Chex mix with white chocolate. While regular Cheerios are classic, you could use multi-grain, honey nut or even frosted Cheerios.
• Corn Chex cereal: It wouldn’t be a Chex mix without the Chex cereal! Grab a box of regular Chex corn cereal, or use the rice or wheat version.
• Salted peanuts: Peanuts add extra crunch and salty flavor to this white chocolate Chex mix recipe.
• M&M’s: Traditional M&M’s are the go-to, but there are so many flavors and colors to choose from. Peanut, almond and peanut butter-filled are all good options here.
• Mini pretzels: The addition of mini pretzels adds extra crunch and salt to the Chex mix and white chocolate recipe. If you don’t have mini pretzels, break pretzel sticks into smaller pieces.
• White baking chips: You’ll use white baking chips, not white chocolate, for this Chex mix recipe. The difference is in the ingredients: Real white chocolate has cocoa butter, while white chips are typically made with milk, sugar, oil and other emulsifiers. In place of white baking chips, you could also use white melting discs or white almond bark.
• Canola oil: Just a touch of canola oil helps keep the melted baking chips pourable.

Directions

Step 1: Combine the dry ingredients

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In a large bowl, combine the Cheerios, Corn Chex, peanuts, M&M’s and mini pretzels, then set aside.

Editor’s Tip: This is a good time to line three baking trays with waxed paper or parchment.

Step 2: Melt the white baking chips

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Heat the white baking chips and oil at 70% power in a microwave-safe bowl for one minute, stirring once. Microwave on high for five seconds and stir until smooth.

Editor’s Tip: Be careful not to overheat the baking chips. Like any other melted chocolate, they can seize up and get grainy if cooked too long.

Step 3: Pour the white chocolate

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Pour the white chocolate mixture over the cereal mixture.

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Mix well.

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Spread onto the waxed paper-lined baking sheets and let cool.

Step 4: Break into pieces

Once the mixture has cooled and the chocolate has set, break apart the party mix and serve.

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Recipe Variations

• Make it festive: Our Chex mix and white chocolate recipe is an excellent party food for any occasion. To match a holiday such as Christmas, Easter or Halloween, swap in M&M’s with festive colors.
• Go for trail mix: This white chocolate Chex mix recipe creates an amazing base that is entirely customizable. Add raisins and almonds to turn it into a fun twist on trail mix.
• Add peanut butter: White chocolate adds a subtlety sweet flavor to this Chex mix, but if you’re a peanut butter lover, try switching it up. Use peanut butter M&M’s or Reese’s Pieces in this mix. Add 2 tablespoons melted peanut butter to the white chocolate mixture for added flavor.

How to Store White Chocolate Chex Mix

To preserve its flavor and texture, cooled and set Chex mix with white chocolate should be stored in an airtight container or zip-top bag.

How long does white chocolate Chex mix last?

This Chex mix and white chocolate recipe will last up to four days if stored in an airtight container or bag at room temperature.

White Chocolate Chex Mix Tips

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What can you serve with white chocolate Chex mix?

This simple and delicious white chocolate Chex mix recipe is the perfect party or movie night snack. Serve it on its own, or try it alongside a salty Chex mix, your favorite potato chips and your go-to movie candy.

Can I use another type of chocolate for Chex mix?

The mix won’t look the same, but you can use semisweet or milk chocolate for another flavor option. This Chex mix recipe uses white baking chips for a touch of sweet flavor.

How can I change the color of white chocolate Chex mix recipe?

To dress up this Chex mix, add food coloring to the white chocolate before mixing everything together. Use an oil-based food coloring option so the chocolate won’t seize up.