Candy Cane Chex Mix

This 3-ingredient Candy Cane Chex Mix is a peppermint-packed Christmas party favorite!

Peppermint is a popular Christmas flavor, and this Candy Cane Chex Mix is one of my favorite ways of putting it to use! Made with only 3 ingredients, this snackable treat is a quick and easy recipe that you can make over and over again all season long. We love taking it to holiday parties and sharing it while watching Christmas movies. It's also a great gift idea for friends, neighbors, teachers, and co-workers.

Pour Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl (the larger, the better). Now, you don't have to use Rice Chex - you can substitute with any kind of Chex you'd like!

Melt white almond bark or white chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. Once completely melted, you can add a little bit of peppermint oil for a little more of a peppermint-y kick. However, be sure to use peppermint OIL and not extract, because the extract can cause the almond bark to seize.

Pour the melted chocolate over the cereal, and fold it in until all of the cereal has been completely covered.

Crush peppermint candy into a dust using a food processor for best results. You can crush it by hand, but the finer the peppermint candies are, the better! Having a few bits of peppermint that haven't been ground up all of the way are also great for adding a bit of extra crunch. 

If you'd like, you can also add in a big handful of holiday sprinkles at this step!

Fold the peppermint dust into the cereal mixture until evenly combined. Work quickly so that you can get it all mixed together before the chocolate begins to set. Once mixed, pour the cereal mix onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread it out. Give the chocolate time to completely cool, which should take about 10-15 minutes. Once cooled, break the cereal pieces apart and enjoy!

Candy Cane Chex Mix

Servings: 20

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 12 oz box Rice Chex cereal
• 24 oz white almond bark
• ¼ teaspoon peppermint oil, optional
• ½ cup crushed peppermint candy

Directions:

1. Pour cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
2. Break the almond bark into pieces. Melt in a microwave-safe bowl on low, stirring every 30 seconds until completely melted and smooth.
3. When the almond bark is completely melted, add peppermint oil and stir.
4. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal and stir until everything is coated.
5. Add the crushed peppermint candy and stir until evenly distributed.
6. Pour the cereal mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Allow to cool completely and gently break into pieces.

Storage: 

• Store Candy Cane Chex Mix in an airtight container at room temperature for one week.

I'm planning to whip up many more batches of Candy Cane Chex Mix to enjoy while watching Christmas movies and for holiday parties! Not only is it a fun and simple recipe for kids to help with, but it's so delicious!! If you decide to give this recipe a try, I'd love to hear all about it! Please share your creations on Instagram, Facebook, or leave a comment/photo on the project pin on Pinterest!

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