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Sweet and salty Christmas snack mix is festive and perfectly munchable. It is completely customizable and comes together in only 5 minutes!!
Our Favorite December Treat
We LOVE to have something to “snack on” while being busy little elves, and this Christmas snack mix is a favorite!
This sweet and salty treat is holiday party-perfect and great for gifting. It also makes delicious “reindeer food” or for treats while watching our favorite Christmas movies. The best part is that it is thrown together in only 5 minutes!
The salty pretzels and peanuts, the chocolate touch of M&Ms and white chocolate chips, and the peppermint crunch combine for some tasty holiday snacking!
Keep munching with these other family favorites: Christmas Puppy Chow and Christmas Popcorn!!
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Only 5 minutes! It’s a dump-and-snack kind of recipe, perfect for last-minute guests or the kids!
- Just 5 ingredients. That’s right, only a handful of ingredients – and you can easily add or adjust to your preference!
- Giftable. Fill mason jars, tins, or baggies and share with friends or a Christmas Eve treat for Santa!
Ingredients
TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes
- 1 cup pretzels – twist or waffle pretzels, or mini pretzel twists
- 1 cup peanuts – Honey-roasted or salted peanuts, or cashews or almonds
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M’s – We used red and green plain M&M candies
- 1 cup peppermint Andes Mints, chopped
- optional additions – Corn Chex, Cheerios, mini marshmallows,
How to Make Christmas Snack Mix
- MIX. Pour 1 cup pretzels, 1 cup peanuts, 1 cup white chocolate chips, 1 cup M&M’s, and 1 cup chopped peppermint Andes into a large bowl and mix until well combined.
Put this in jars with a cute lid and ribbon to gift to friends or in cellophane bags with a tag. It’s also great for movie nights, parties, cookie plates and even Santa’s plate!
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Christmas Snack Mix
Ingredients
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup peanuts
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&Ms, (any kind but we used plain)
- 1 cup peppermint Andes Mints, chopped
Instructions
- Pour pretzels, peanuts, white chocolate chips, M&M's, and chopped peppermint Andes into a large bowl and mix until well combined.
- Put this in jars with a cute lid and ribbon to gift to friends or in cellophane bags with a tag. It's also great for movie nights, parties, cookie plates and even Santa's plate!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Store at room temperature for 3-5 days in a Ziploc or airtight container. Gift in a mason jar with holiday ribbon or festive holiday tin.
Can you make this ahead of time and freeze it?
Yes you could!
I made it for Christmas and put them in mason jars . My friend and family
How long will this stay fresh?
If it is stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place it will last for at least a week, possibly longer.
Nothing like a sweet & salty treat!! This one is a great one to make!!
So easy. So delicious. A ‘must make’ every year.