4th of July Snack Mix

5 from 1 vote

4th of July Snack Mix is a festive blend of white chocolate-coated cereal, pretzels, and candy—easy to make and impossible to resist at summer parties!

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 vegetable oil or canola oil, or shortening
2 tablespoons festive sprinkles optional, see note 2

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Instructions

Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
In a very large bowl combine the Chex, pretzels, Cap’n Crunch, Cheerios, and M&M’s.
In a medium bowl, add the white chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and microwave for another 25 seconds. Stir until melted and smooth. If needed, return to the microwave for a little longer in bursts of 10 seconds, stirring for 10 seconds between each burst).
Pour the melted white chocolate over the snack mix, using a spatula to scrape all the melted chocolate into the mix. Working quickly, gently stir until cereal mix is well coated in the white chocolate, then transfer to the prepared sheet pan and spread into an even layer.
Optional Toppings: Immediately, press a few additional M&M’s on top of the mix for more color (optional) and add sprinkles (optional). Add these optional toppings quickly before the white chocolate hardens, or they won’t adhere.
Allow to harden at room temperature or place in the fridge until firm, about 10–20 minutes. Break into pieces and serve.

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Notes

Note 1: During the summer, many stores sell Red, White, & Blue M&M’s in the holiday or seasonal area of the store. You can also find this blend online. In a pinch, grab regular M&M’s and just pull out the blues and reds. Visually, the white chocolate coating will add in that missing white color.

Note 2: Adding sprinkles is totally optional, but it adds extra visual appeal and it’s fun! I love star sprinkles or red, white, and blue jimmies.

Nutrition Note: Nutritional information is for approximately 1/2 cup servings.

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 leftovers in an airtight container or bag for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature.

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