Description
This 4th of July Chex Mix is a delightful blend of Rice Chex cereal, creamy peanut butter, and festive candies, creating a sweet and salty snack perfect for any celebration. Easy to make, this mix is sure to bring smiles to all who enjoy it!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups rice chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups mini pretzels
- 1 ½ cups red, white, and blue M&Ms
- 1 ½ cups red, white and blue mini Swedish Fish
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place 6 cups of Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and unsalted butter.
- Microwave on high for 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth.
- Stir in the pure vanilla extract once melted.
- Pour the melted mixture over the Rice Chex cereal and gently stir until evenly coated.
- Spread the coated cereal on the lined baking sheet to cool and allow the chocolate to set.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar over the cooled cereal and gently toss until well-coated.
- Add mini pretzels, M&Ms, and Swedish Fish, mixing gently to distribute evenly.
- Transfer to a festive serving bowl or individual cups for easy serving.
Notes
For added crunch, use extra mini pretzels.
Feel free to customize the candy mix to include your favorites.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg