Hot Chocolate Snack Mix

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Hot Chocolate Snack Mix transforms Chocolate Chex into a chocolaty treat with a cocoa-powdered sugar coating, white-chocolate marshmallows, and chocolate chips—a cozy snack you’ll love!

Prep Time20

Setting Time20

Total Time40

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: hot chocolate snack mix

Servings: as a snack/shared treat

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $5.69

Equipment

Large sheet pan (15" x 21")
Silicone baking mat or parchment paper

Ingredients

Snack Mix

8 cups Chocolate Chex cereal
1 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup Hot chocolate mix with marshmallows, 1 and 1/2 packets
2 cups milk chocolate chips
2 tablespoons coconut oil

White Chocolate Marshmallows

1 cup white chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 cups miniature marshmallows
Optional additions see note 1

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Instructions

Line a large sheet pan with a silicone liner or parchment paper and set aside. Set out a large (2-gallon) freezer bag and a very large bowl.
Measure out the cereal into the large bowl and set aside.
In a small bowl, add the hot cocoa mix and powdered sugar. Stir to combine. Pour into the prepared freezer bag.
In medium microwave-safe bowl, add the milk chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons coconut oil. Microwave, in bursts of 15 seconds, stirring between each burst for 15 seconds, or until chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Once fully melted and smooth, pour over the measured cereal. Gently stir to generously coat the cereal in the melted chocolate.
Pour cereal into the bag on top of the powdered sugar and hot cocoa mix. Seal the bag (do not squeeze air out of the bag) and shake to coat the cereal in the mix. Once cereal is generously coated, pour back into a large bowl or serving bowl. Set aside.
White Chocolate Marshmallows: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Melt, in bursts of 15 seconds, stirring between each burst for 15 seconds or until white chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Stir the marshmallows into the white chocolate until marshmallows are well coated. Spread the marshmallows onto the prepared pan. Put the pan in the fridge or freezer for about 10 minutes or let the tray stand at room temperature for 30 minutes until chocolate is set. Gently break apart and add to the serving bowl.
If desired, add any other toppings such as the dehydrated marshmallows, Sno-Cap candies, or broken up pirouette cookies.

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Notes

Note 1: Optional additions: 1/2 cup dehydrated marshmallows, 1 cup Sno-Cap candies, and 1 cup coarsely broken up pirouette cookies.

Nutrition Note: Nutritional information is for approximately one-cup servings.

Storage: Because of the marshmallows in this mix, it is best enjoyed the same day it is made. Without marshmallows, it can last up to a week stored at room temperature in air-tight containers. Leftover snack mix can be frozen in an airtight container or plastic bag for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature.

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