Sugar Cookie Snack Mix
This festive Sugar Cookie Snack Mix brings all the sweet, buttery flavors of a Christmas cookie into a crunchy, irresistible treat. It’s perfect for holiday parties, gifting, or just munching by the handful!
Servings: 12 servings
Cost: $6.51
Equipment
- Large sheet pan (15" x 21") 15 x 21-inch
- Parchment paper or aluminum foil or a silicone baking mat
Ingredients
- 8 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cut into 1 tablespoon pieces
- 1 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 bag Sugar Cookie M&M’s
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons Christmas nonpareil sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 15x21-inch sheet pan (or 2 smaller ones) with foil, parchment paper, or a silicone baking mat and generously grease with cooking spray.
- Add Rice Chex cereal to the lined tray and spread in an even layer.
- In a heavy, medium pot, add butter (cut into tablespoons), brown sugar, and corn syrup. Place over medium to medium-high heat and stir constantly, until mixture comes to a rapid boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly, and remove from heat. Add baking soda and salt. Add vanilla extract and stir to combine. Pour over cereal on the sheet pan and, working quickly, stir until cereal is evenly coated in the syrup mixture.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar evenly over the syrup coated cereal. (Don’t toss to coat)
- Bake 5 minutes, remove from oven, and toss using a metal spatula. Spread mixture again in an even layer. Return to oven and bake 4 more minutes. Remove from oven and toss again. Spread in an even layer and let cool 15 minutes.
- Transfer snack mix into a 2-gallon sized resealable plastic bag. Add powdered sugar. Seal the bag (do not squeeze air out), then shake to coat the cereal in the mix. It may seem like not enough powdered sugar, but keep shaking; it will coat the cereal. Once cereal is generously coated, pour it back on the sheet pan in a single layer. Sprinkle M&M’s evenly over the coated cereal.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon coconut oil. Melt, in bursts of 15 seconds, stirring between each burst for 15 seconds, or until white chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Transfer melted chocolate to a small resealable plastic bag and seal without any air. Cut off the very tip with scissors and pipe evenly over the snack mix until all the mix is coated. Immediately add sprinkles if using. Let stand 30 minutes to an hour to harden.
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Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. I like it best within 3–4 days. You can freeze it in an airtight container/bag for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature. There is a slight flavor and texture loss after freezing.
Nutrition
Calories: 948kcal | Carbohydrates: 190g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 1515mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 69g | Vitamin A: 3173IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 642mg | Iron: 53mg