Christmas DIY Jingle Mix
Looking for a fun, festive, and easy Christmas treat to gift your loved ones? Create your own DIY “Jingle Mix”! This sweet and crunchy snack combines Chex cereal coated in luscious white chocolate with a dusting of icing sugar, mixed with all your favourite add-ins like red and green M&Ms, pretzels, sprinkles, marshmallows, and nuts. It’s the perfect combination of sweet and salty that everyone will love!
Jingle Mix
What You’ll Need:
- Base Ingredients:
- 6 cups Chex cereal (Rice or Corn Chex work best)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- ½ tsp of coconut oil (can be any type of oil but coconut gives a fun Christmas flavour)
- 1 cup icing sugar
- Mix-In Ideas:
- Red and green M&Ms (festive and fun!)
- Mini pretzels
- Holiday-themed sprinkles
- Mini marshmallows
- Nuts (optional, such as peanuts or almonds)
- Anything else you desire or something unique to the person you are sharing it with!
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Prepare the Coating: Mix the white chocolate chips with oil in a microwave bowl then melt in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Coat the Chex: Place the Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl. Pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal, gently folding to coat evenly.
- Add the Icing Sugar: Add the icing sugar by sprinkling it a spoonful or two at a time, mixing in between, until the cereal is fully coated.
- Mix It All Together: Add your chosen mix-ins—M&Ms, pretzels, sprinkles, marshmallows, and nuts (if desired), then stir gently to combine.
- Package and Gift: Scoop the Jingle Mix into festive gift bags or jars. Tie with ribbon and attach a cute tag for a thoughtful holiday gift.
This DIY Jingle Mix is quick to make, endlessly customizable, and perfect for the holiday season. Whether you’re gifting it to friends, family, or co-workers, it’s sure to bring smiles all around. Plus, it’s a delicious snack to enjoy at parties or movie nights!
