4th of July Snack Mix

5 from 3 votes

4th of July Snack Mix is loaded with crunchy cereal, salty pretzels, M&M’s, and sprinkles, all coated in creamy white chocolate.

Prep Time15

Chilling Time20

Total Time35

Course: Dessert, Snack, Vegetarian

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 4th of July Snack Mix

Servings: servings

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $8.12

Equipment

Large sheet pan (15" x 21")
Parchment paper

Ingredients

2 cups Chex cereal corn or rice
1 cup mini pretzel twists or mini pretzel rods, broken in half
2 cups Cap’n Crunch cereal without berries
2 cups Honey Nut Cheerios cereal
1 cup red, white, and blue M&M’s or regular M&M’s, plus additional M&M’s if desired, see note 1
1-1/2 bags (16 ounces total) white chocolate chips 2-3/4 cups
1-1/2 teaspoons coconut oil or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons festive sprinkles optional, see note 2

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Instructions

Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Add Chex, pretzels, Cap’n Crunch, Cheerios, and M&M’s to a very large bowl. Gently toss to combine.
Add white chocolate chips and oil to a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then microwave for 25 more seconds. Stir until smooth. If needed, microwave in 10-second bursts, stirring well between each burst, until fully melted.
Pour melted white chocolate over the snack mix, scraping every bit from the bowl with a spatula. Working very quickly, gently fold until the cereal mixture is evenly coated.
Transfer the coated mix to the prepared sheet pan and spread into an even layer. Immediately press a few extra M&M’s on top and add sprinkles, if using. Add these quickly before the white chocolate sets so they stick.
Let harden at room temperature, or place in the fridge until firm, about 10 to 20 minutes. Break into pieces and serve.

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Notes

Note 1: During the summer, many stores sell red, white, and blue M&M’s in the seasonal section. You can also find them online. In a pinch, use regular M&M’s and pull out the red and blue ones.

Note 2: Sprinkles are optional, but they make the mix extra fun. I love star sprinkles or these sprinkles.

Nutrition Note: Nutrition information is for about 1/2 cup per serving.

Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. I like it best within 3 to 4 days. Freeze leftovers in an airtight container or bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.

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