If you need an easy sweet snack that everyone will love, this white chocolate Chex mix is always a big hit. Made with rice Chex, pretzels, kettle corn, and creamy white chocolate chips, it’s the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Whether you’re making it for a party, holiday season gathering, or just a fun family treat, this white chocolate party mix is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients: Just a handful of dry ingredients and white chocolate chips.
- No baking required: Melt, mix, spread, and let it set.
- Sweet and salty: The perfect combination of salty snack and candy coating.
- Holiday favorite: A festive Chex Christmas mix that’s perfect during Christmas time.
- Great for sharing: Makes a crowd favorite treat for family members, neighbors, or parties.
Other great snack mix options include our easy sweet & salty popcorn trail mix or easy homemade s'mores mix!
Ingredient Notes
- Rice Chex: Classic and light, but you can swap in corn Chex or wheat Chex for variety. If you're a fan of rice Chex, try our puppy chow (aka muddy buddies) recipe!
- Boom Chicka Pop Kettle Corn: Adds extra sweetness and crunch.
- Pretzels: Mini twists or sticks both work well.
- White chocolate chips: We highly recommend Ghirardelli white chocolate chips or melting wafers for the best melt and flavor. Quality matters since white chocolate is the main candy coating. You'll need the bag to be 10 ounces of chocolate.
- M&M candies: Use classic, holiday-colored, or seasonal varieties depending on the time of year.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Recipe Tips & Variations
- Don’t overheat the chocolate: White chocolate chips and melting wafers can seize if overheated. Stir frequently for best results.
- Use a double boiler: If you’re worried about burning the chocolate, a double boiler offers gentle, even heat.
- Make it festive: Add candy corn, holiday sprinkles, or seasonal M&Ms. It can be a festive Chex Christmas mix that’s perfect during Christmas time with Christmas M&Ms. It's also great for Valentine's Day, Easter, the Fourth of July and Halloween.
- Swap the cereal: Try wheat Chex or a mix of corn Chex and rice Chex.
- Add mix-ins: Mini marshmallows, crushed peppermint, or even more pretzels make this a fun blizzard mix variation.
How to Make White Chocolate Chex Mix
For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Step 1: In a very large bowl, add the Rice Chex and pretzels. Set aside.
Step 2: Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted. Be careful not to overheat. (You can also use a double boiler if preferred.)
Step 3: Pour about two-thirds of the melted chocolate over the Rice Chex and pretzels. Gently stir, scraping along the bottom of the bowl, until evenly coated.
Step 4: Line a cookie sheet or baking tray with parchment paper. Spread the kettle corn evenly onto the prepared sheet. Drizzle the remaining one-third of the melted chocolate over the popcorn, then immediately sprinkle the M&M candies over the top.
Place the popcorn in the refrigerator or freezer until the chocolate is fully hardened.
Step 5: Once set, break the popcorn into clusters.
Step 6: Add the clusters to the bowl with the coated cereal and pretzels. Gently toss to combine.
Step 7: Spread the entire mixture back onto the parchment-lined sheet pan in an even layer. Let it harden at room temperature or chill briefly in the refrigerator until fully set.
Break into smaller pieces if needed and enjoy.
White Chocolate Chex Mix FAQs
Store your white chocolate Chex mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. If your kitchen runs warm, you can refrigerate it to keep the chocolate firm. Just let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
This white chocolate Chex mix can be made gluten-free with the use of gluten-free pretzels. It is vegetarian. It can be dairy-free or vegan with the use of dairy free chocolate chips and leaving out the M&Ms. Another great vegan option is our vegan puppy chow/muddy buddies!
Other Quick and Easy Snacks
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Easy White Chocolate Chex Mix Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups rice Chex cereal
- 1 ½ cups mini pretzel twists
- 6 cups Boom Chicka Pop kettle corn
- 1 white chocolate chips or melting wafers (highly recommend Ghiradelli—usually 10-11 ounce bags)
- ¾ cup M&M chocolate candies
Instructions
- In a very large bowl, add the Rice Chex and pretzels. Set aside.
- Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted. Be careful not to overheat. (You can also use a double boiler if preferred.)
- Pour about two-thirds of the melted chocolate over the Rice Chex and pretzels. Gently stir, scraping along the bottom of the bowl, until evenly coated.
- Line a cookie sheet or baking tray with parchment paper. Spread the kettle corn evenly onto the prepared sheet. Drizzle the remaining one-third of the melted chocolate over the popcorn, then immediately sprinkle the M&M candies over the top.
- Place the popcorn in the refrigerator or freezer until the chocolate is fully hardened.
- Once set, break the popcorn into clusters. Add the clusters to the bowl with the coated cereal and pretzels. Gently toss to combine.
- Spread the entire mixture back onto the parchment-lined sheet pan in an even layer. If it is not completely hardened, you can let it chill briefly in the refrigerator until fully set.
- Break into smaller pieces if needed and enjoy.
Notes
- Save time/prep ahead:
- Prepare 1–2 days before your party or gathering—it stores beautifully.
- Double the recipe for larger groups. This sweet snack disappears quickly!
- Package in treat bags or jars for gifting—it’s always a crowd pleaser.
- This white chocolate Chex mix can be made gluten-free with the use of gluten-free pretzels. It is vegetarian. It can be dairy-free or vegan with the use of dairy free chocolate chips and leaving out the M&Ms. Another great vegan option is our vegan puppy chow/muddy buddies!
- The recipe can be found on My Fitness Pal by searching "BWB White Chocolate Chex Mix." The nutrition content provided for each recipe is an estimate created through the My Fitness Pal database. Please be aware that the nutritional content of each recipe may vary based on the products you use, the precision of your measurements, and the source you use to obtain nutrition data. While we try to provide accurate information, we give no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the nutritional information provided.
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