This patriotic snack mix is the perfect dish for any party, cookout, barbeque or to enjoy while watching fire works! The perfect mix of sweet and salty it is easy and delicious!
Every year we have a 4th of July party that involves tons of food, friends, and of course fireworks! One of my favorite things to make is this delicious snack mix!
It is the perfect combination of sweet and salty with yogurt covered pretzels, red and blue “muddy buddies”, red white and blue M&M’s and yogurt covered raisins!
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FAQ & Variations
Can I make this ahead of time? Yes! This is a great make ahead dish for any gathering! Just store it in an airtight container and it will keep for several days.
Variations- If you want to change this up a little you can! Use plain pretzels instead of yogurt covered, add peanuts for a little more salty flavor.
Here’s what you’ll need for this snack mix-
½ Cup Red Candy Melts
½ Cup Blue Candy Melts
2 Cups Rice Chex
6 Tbsp Powdered Sugar
2 Tbsp Shortening
½ Cup Red White & Blue M&M’s
½ Cup Yogurt Covered Raisins
2 Cups Yogurt Covered Pretzels
Here’s how to make this snack mix-
First we’re going to make the red and blue chocolate covered chex.
Place the blue candy melts and 1 tablespoon of shortening in a microwave safe bowl or a double boiler. If you’re using the microwave heat in 30 second increments stirring in between, until melted and smooth. If using a double boiler heat over med/high heat and stir frequently until smooth.
While the candy is melting place 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar in a large zip close baggie, and lay out a piece of parchment or wax paper for cooling the cereal.
Once the candy has melted pour in one cup of Rice Chex. Gently stir until the cereal is completely, evenly coated with the candy mixture.
Spoon the cereal into the baggie and gently toss and shake the bag to coat the cereal with powdered sugar. Pour the covered cereal into a sieve and shake to remove excess powdered sugar. Spread the cereal out over your prepare wax paper or parchment to cool.
Repeat the process using the red candy melts, and the second cup of Chex cereal.
Once your Chex are completely cooled it is time to assemble the snack mix.
Place the chocolate covered Chex, yogurt covered pretzels, M&M’s and yogurt covered raisins in a large bowl. Gently stir to evenly distribute & serve!
Store in an airtight container.
Red White & Blue Snack Mix
This patriotic snack mix is the perfect dish for any party, cookout, barbeque or to enjoy while watching fire works! The perfect mix of sweet and salty it is easy and delicious!
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Red Candy Melts
- ½ Cup Blue Candy Melts
- 2 Cups Rice Chex
- 6 Tbsp Powdered Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Shortening
- ½ Cup Red White & Blue M&M’s
- ½ Cup Yogurt Covered Raisins
- 2 Cups Yogurt Covered Pretzels
Instructions
- First we’re going to make the red and blue chocolate covered Chex cereal.
- Place the blue candy melts and 1 tablespoon of shortening in a microwave safe bowl or a double boiler. If you’re using the microwave heat in 30 second increments stirring in between, until melted and smooth. If using a double boiler heat over med/high heat and stir frequently until smooth.
- While the candy is melting place 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar in a large zip close baggie, and lay out a piece of parchment or wax paper for cooling the cereal.
- Once the candy has melted pour in one cup of Rice Chex. Gently stir until the cereal is completely, evenly coated with the candy mixture.
- Spoon the cereal into the baggie and gently toss and shake the bag to coat the cereal with powdered sugar. Pour the covered cereal into a sieve and shake to remove excess powdered sugar. Spread the cereal out over your prepare wax paper or parchment to cool.
- Repeat the process using the red candy melts, and the second cup of Chex cereal.
- Once your Chex are completely cooled it is time to assemble the snack mix.
- Place the chocolate covered Chex, yogurt covered pretzels, M&M’s and yogurt covered raisins in a large bowl. Gently stir to evenly distribute & serve!
- Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 631Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 352mgCarbohydrates: 109gFiber: 2gSugar: 67gProtein: 7g
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