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Gingerbread Chex Mix Recipe

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A festive and crunchy Gingerbread Chex Mix combining the warm flavors of gingerbread spices, crunchy cereals, pretzels, and white chocolate drizzle. Perfect as a holiday snack or a sweet treat to share.

Ingredients

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Cereal and Mix-Ins

  • 3 cups Corn Chex
  • 3 cups Cinnamon Chex
  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 12 gingersnap cookies, broken into small pieces

Spiced Butter Mixture

  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves

Topping

  • 1 cup white chocolate melting wafers
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the mix.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the Corn Chex, Cinnamon Chex, and mini pretzels, mixing well to distribute evenly.
  3. Prepare Spiced Butter Mixture: In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave the butter, brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves uncovered for 1 to 1.5 minutes. Stir after the first minute to melt the butter fully and dissolve the sugar.
  4. Coat the Mix: Pour the warm spiced butter mixture over the cereal and pretzel mix, tossing thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.
  5. Bake the Mix: Spread the coated mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer. Bake at 250°F for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even baking. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  6. Cool and Add Cookies: Let the baked mix cool completely. Once cool, gently stir in the broken gingersnap cookie pieces for added texture and flavor.
  7. Melt White Chocolate: In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the white chocolate melting wafers in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
  8. Drizzle White Chocolate: Transfer the melted chocolate into a piping bag or a small resealable plastic bag, cut a small corner off, and drizzle the chocolate over the cooled cereal mixture. Optionally, sprinkle decorative sprinkles on top.
  9. Set and Store: Allow the chocolate drizzle to set completely at room temperature. Once set, break the mix apart into clusters and store it in an airtight container for freshness.

Notes

  • Keep a close watch while baking to avoid burning the spiced mixture.
  • Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  • Sprinkles are optional but add a festive touch for the holidays.
  • Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to two weeks.
  • For extra variation, you can add nuts or dried fruit if desired.

Keywords: Gingerbread Chex Mix, holiday snack, holiday treat, white chocolate, spiced snack mix, festive snack

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