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A delicious plate of White Chocolate Chex Mix for Valentine’s Day

White Chocolate Chex Mix for Valentine’s Day

A delightful and easy-to-make treat for Valentine's Day, combining cereals, pretzels, and a generous coating of white chocolate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 884
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cereal and Mix
  • 3 cups Wheat Chex
  • 3 cups Rice Chex
  • 3 cups Cheerios
  • 3 cups M&Ms divided 2 cups for mixing, 1 cup for topping
  • 1.5 cups pretzels
  • 1 cup honey roasted peanuts
  • 5 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable shorting Crisco, optional Helps with melting
  • 1 packet Sprinkles optional Add for festive decoration

Equipment

  • Double Boiler

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the Wheat and Rice Chex, Cheerios, pretzels, and 2 cups of the M&Ms. Mix evenly to distribute.
  2. Over a double boiler, melt the white chocolate along with the vegetable shorting. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cereal mixture and then stir with a wooden spoon. Mix gently until everything is evenly coated with the chocolate.
  3. Place a length of parchment paper on your counter and spread the Chex mixture evenly on the paper. Sprinkle with the remaining cup of M&Ms. Add sprinkles, if desired. Let the Chex mix cool for about 1 hour. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Notes

This sweet and salty treat is perfect for parties or gifting. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.