Hot Chocolate Snack Mix is inspired by our favorite chilly weather beverage -- hot chocolate! Chocolate Chex cereal is coated in melted chocolate and tossed with a hot cocoa-powdered sugar blend. Add in some white-chocolate covered marshmallows and chocolate chips for an unforgettable snack mix!
PREP: Line a large sheet pan with a Silpat liner or parchment paper and set aside. Set out a large (2-gallon) freezer bag and a very large bowl.
CEREAL: Measure out the cereal into the large bowl and set aside.
HOT COCOA AND POWDERED SUGAR: In a small bowl, add the hot cocoa mix and powdered sugar. Stir to combine. Pour into the prepared freezer bag.
CHOCOLATE: In medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, add the milk chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons coconut oil. Microwave, in bursts of 15 seconds, stirring in 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.
COATCEREAL: 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 then 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 COVERED MARSHMALLOWS: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Melt, in bursts of 15 seconds, stirring in 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 out 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.
FINISHMIX: If desired, add any other toppings such as the dehydrated marshmallows, Sno-Cap candies, or broken up pirouette cookies.
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Notes
Storage: Because of the marshmallows in this mix, it is best enjoyed the same day it is made. Without the 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.Nutritional information is for approximately one-cup servings.