Easy and delicious holiday treat! White Chocolate Peppermint Chex calls for only 3 ingredients and takes only 15 minutes!
I love recipes like this when I need a last minute sweet treat to take to a holiday party. Some of my other favorite no bake treats are Almond Bark Drop Cookies and Creamy Caramel Apple Dip.
Originally published November 19, 2014. Updated November 11, 2021.
I love cereal mixes around the holidays. Especially for parties! They’re the perfect little snacky thing that people can grab while they’re waiting for real food or just want to nibble on something.
I have a whole Chex Mix category if you need more ideas.
This one is great for holidays because it doubles as a snack AND dessert. It’s Chex cereal coated in peppermint white chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes.
It’s only 3 ingredients and takes minutes to prepare! It’s also great for little helpers since you won’t be using the stove or oven.
Ingredients
- Chex cereal – Rice or Corn Chex, whichever you prefer
- White almond bark – sometimes it will say ALMOND BARK in big letters and sometimes it will say “vanilla candy coating” like mine in the photo above. You can find it in the baking aisle of any grocery store
- Candy canes – you are going to crush these. The easiest way to do that is to put unwrapped candy canes in a thick ziploc bag and use a rolling pin or other heavy object to crush them
How To Make White Chocolate Peppermint Chex
- Prepare. Place a piece of wax or parchment paper on a flat surface.
- Add Chex. Put Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
- Melt almond bark. Put almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments until melted; stir until smooth
- Add candy canes. Stir half of the crushed candy canes into the melted almond bark.
- Combine ingredients. Pour the almond bark mixture over the Chex cereal and use a rubber spatula to gently stir the cereal until coated.
- Transfer. Carefully spread the Chex over the wax or parchment paper and quickly sprinkle remaining candy canes on top.
- Allow to set. Let the Chex sit on a flat surface until the almond bark has hardened.
How Long Is It Good For?
White Chocolate Peppermint Chex is good for about 4 days in an airtight container.
Can You Freeze It?
I don’t recommend trying to freeze this Chex. The cereal would likely end up soggy after being frozen and defrosted.
More Chex Recipes
- Cheesy Taco Chex Mix
- Dill Pickle Chex Mix
- Chex Party Mix
- Cranberry Nut Chex Mix
- Cheesy Ranch Chex Mix
- Dirt and Worms Chex Mix
- Funfetti Muddy Buddies
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White Chocolate Peppermint Chex Mix
Ingredients
- 6 cups Chex cereal, Rice or Corn
- 12 ounces white almond bark
- 6 candy cane, roughly crushed
Instructions
- Lay a large sheet of wax paper or parchment paper on a counter or other flat surface.
- Put the Chex cereal in a very large mixing bowl.
- Break the almond bark up and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt for 30 second intervals, stirring after each one, until the bark is melted and smooth. Stir in half of the crushed peppermints.
- Working quickly, pour the melted almond bark over the cereal and use a rubber spatula to make sure all the cereal is coated. Pour the cereal onto the wax paper and spread into a single layer. Sprinkle with the remaining crushed peppermints.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 388Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 380mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 6gSugar: 7gProtein: 11g
Julie | This Gal Cooks says
Haha, I would have been like um, no. Your boyfriend will not pick me up!
Oh peppermint mocha. I have not had one of you yet. But now you make me want one. Peppermint Mocha and this Chex Mix for breakfast, I think so!
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says
What a day! So excited for your family that your husband comes back next week. SO much to be thankful for. And munching on this snack mix will definitely help pass the time. Pinned.
Emily says
Wow, what an adventure, glad you survived. This snack looks delicious and perfect for Christmas parties.
Lynn @ Order in the Kitchen says
Yay to your husband coming home! :) This looks like the perfect sweet treat! I too avoid Starbucks a lot because helloooo I love their shortbread and their banana bread…someone always has to restrain me lol! This treat looks amazing though, pinning!
Melissa @ treats with a twist says
I always mean to make something like this around Xmas and then totally forget!
I’m avoiding Starbucks unless I’m with friends/mom (bc they all live states away) but Lordy it’s hard!!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I could munch on this non stop! Love peppermint and white chocolate! Pinned!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
I would have been in panic mode all day knowing some strange man was coming to pick me up! I think I would have endured being stuck in the house for another week instead. And with white chocolate peppermint chex mix who needs to leave anyway? Peppermint Mocha…oh, yeah, I had one just the other day. It was as good as I remembered. Until I remembered how many calories were in the hugemongo cup I downed. Sad cry! I am so excited for you that your hubby will be home next week! Happy dance!
Meg @ BeardandBonnet says
I need a big bowl of this in my life today!!! I swear, you make the most tempting treats.
Amanda says
Oh my word!!! At least you were able to eat some awesome treats at the end of the day. You are a trooper girl!
Stephanie @ Back For Seconds says
Yay for the husband coming home!!! And girl, you are tiny. Eat all the muffins you like.
Peppermint mochas are my fave and somehow I have not had one yet this season! I have everything needed to make these now. It’s happening!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
I just love the creativity of this dish!!!
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
Amanda I am so excited for you that your husband is coming home soon!!! YAY! My husband travels a ton for work (nothing like how long yours is gone), but I totally get that paranoia. I think everyone is going to kidnap me or my baby and worst I’m always scared someone is going to break in at night! I love snack mixes like these and especially white chocolate – delicious!
Jaclyn says
I have to try this soon! It looks seriously addictive!
nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says
OMG! so proud of you. You wouldn’t even call people to order take out and now you’re getting in the car with strangers. LOL!!! ha. xoxo
amanda says
That made me seriously lol. I have come so far! haha
Erik says
Ooh this is perfect for the holidays. Totally can’t stop eating it!
Kimberly says
This is SO fun, my kids will have a blast making – and eating – this! :)
Beth says
This is such a great recipe for the holiday season! I think I’m going to make up several batches of this and give it as Christmas gifs this year.
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
This looks really delicious! A perfect treat!
Toni says
My kids can’t get enough of this!! It is so good and so easy to make! Totally addictive!
Catalina says
Now I know what will be my new favorite Christmas treat! It looks amazing!
Sandra says
I just tried it and I’ll be making it again soon!!