Buddy the Elf Snack Mix
Sweet and Salty Buddy the Elf Snack Mix is the best snack for watching movies during the holidays!
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 3 cups of Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup of Bugles
- 1 cup of kettle popcorn
- ½ cup of powdered sugar
- 11 ounces of white chocolate chips
- 1 cup of chow mein noodles
- 1 cup of mini marshmallows
- 1 cup peanut m&m’s green and red
- 1 tablespoon of holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together mix 3 cups of Rice Chex, 1 cup of Bugles, and 1 cup of popcorn. Set aside.
- Next, melt 11 ounces of white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute. Stir and heat in additional 30 seconds increments until all the chips are melted. Be careful not to scorch!
- Once melted, pour the white chocolate over your prepared snack bowl. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the mixture until it’s completely coated.
- Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper. Then spread the white chocolate-coated mixture onto the cookie sheet. Allow the mixture to cool and dry for at least one hour or refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Once the mixture is dry, gently break it apart and place it in a large bowl. Add ½ cup powdered sugar and toss until coated.
- Finally, add 1 cup of chow mein noodles, 1 cup of mini marshmallows, 1 cup of peanut M&M’s, and 1 tablespoon of holiday sprinkles. Gently stir just until combined.
Notes
What's the best way to store it?
- Store the snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature. It will keep well for up to two weeks at room temperature.
- For a fun gift, divide the mix among large mason jars or holiday food bags. Seal them up, add a tag, and give them away to family and friends.
- Have fun with this recipe! As long as you stick to the amounts, you can easily swap ingredients to change it up. Try different flavored cereal, bugles, popcorn, or change up the candy.
- When you melt the white chocolate be careful not to scorch it. This is easy to do in the microwave, so only melt it in 30-second increments and stir between each. Also, don't get any liquid in the chocolate or it will seize up.
- White almond bark is a good substitute because it's very easy to melt. It won't taste like white chocolate but it will still be good!
- Stir gently when you mix the snack mix so you don't break the the cereal and bugle pieces.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 146mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g
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