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4th of July Snack Mix Recipe

4th of July Snack Mix Recipe
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This 4th of July Snack Mix is a festive and delicious treat perfect for celebrating Independence Day or any patriotic occasion. Crunchy Chex and Cap’n Crunch cereals, along with pretzels and M&M’s, are coated in creamy white chocolate for a sweet and salty snack that is sure to please a crowd. Easy to make and customizable with colorful toppings, this snack mix is great for parties or gifting.

Ingredients

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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Chex cereal (corn or rice)
  • 1 cup mini pretzel twists (or mini pretzel rods, broken in half)
  • 2 cups Cap’n Crunch cereal (without berries)
  • 2 cups Honey Nut Cheerios cereal
  • 1 cup red, white, and blue M&M’s (or regular M&M’s, plus additional M&M’s if desired, see note 1)
  • 1–1/2 bags (16 ounces total) white chocolate chips (2–3/4 cups)
  • 1–1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil (or canola oil, or shortening)
  • 2 tablespoons festive sprinkles (optional, see note 2)

Instructions

  1. Prepare: Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Combine: In a very large bowl combine the Chex, pretzels, Cap’n Crunch, Cheerios, and M&M’s.
  3. Melt White Chocolate: In a medium bowl, add the white chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and microwave for another 25 seconds. Stir until melted and smooth. If needed, return to the microwave for a little longer in bursts of 10 seconds, stirring for 10 seconds between each burst).
  4. Mix Snack Mix: Pour the melted white chocolate over the snack mix, using a spatula to scrape all the melted chocolate into the mix. Working quickly, gently stir until cereal mix is well coated in the white chocolate, then transfer to the prepared sheet pan and spread into an even layer.
  5. Add Optional Toppings: Optional Toppings: Immediately, press a few additional M&M’s on top of the mix for more color (optional) and add sprinkles (optional). Add these optional toppings quickly before the white chocolate hardens, or they won’t adhere.
  6. Let Harden: Allow to harden at room temperature or place in the fridge until firm, about 10–20 minutes. Break into pieces and serve.

Notes

  • Note 1: You can use any color M&M’s to suit different occasions or preferences.
  • Note 2: Sprinkles add a fun and colorful touch to the snack mix, but feel free to omit if desired.

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Keywords: 4th of July, Snack Mix, Independence Day, party snack, patriotic treat, white chocolate, Chex cereal

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