Christmas Snack Mix and Printable Tags for Gifting
I'm sharing two versions of our favorite Christmas snack mix. They're both so easy to make and just right for gifting this holiday season! Grab these free printable gift tags to really make your gift shine!
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Are you a last minute gifter?
I've got you!
This snack mix makes a ton and is the perfect sweet and salty gift to treat
everyone on your list! Perfect for neighbors, teachers, mail carriers,
babysitters and as hostess gifts!
I'm sharing two different ways to make it...one sweeter
and one with dried fruit and nuts...to please everyone on your
Christmas list!
I'm also sharing FREE printable gift tags to easily make your gift look
perfectly presentable for Christmas gifting. You'll find the link to the tags
below the recipes, as well as printable recipe cards for each snack mix. Let's
get started!
Christmas snack mix two ways
This recipe comes from my mom-in-law, and we enjoy it every time we visit!
It's quite addicting
(in fact, my kids have already gobbled up one batch!). So the fact that
it's super duper easy to make is great news at this busy time of the year!
Both of the versions of this recipe start with a mix of Chex cereal and
pretzels (feel free to mix and match your favorites!). I'll share the sweeter
version first, and then the fruit and nut version
(which happens to be my favorite!).
Sweet and salty snack mix
Here's what you'll need:
- 6 cups Chex cereal (I used a combo of Rice and Wheat Chex, as well as 1 cup of Cinnamon flavored Cheerios)
- 6 cups small pretzel twists
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 1 bag of green and red M&Ms (I used the peanut ones)
- 1/4 cup green and red mini M&Ms
- 12 oz white chocolate (you can use chips or bark)
- 1 tsp oil (I used avocado oil)*
- sprinkles
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
*
the oil thins the melted chocolate and makes it easier to mix
Mix the first 4 ingredients in an extra large bowl.
Microwave white chocolate with oil in a microwave safe dish and pour over mix
once completely melted (follow directions on package). Mix well so everything
is coated evenly.
Spread mix out onto large cookie sheet. I used a
large sheet pan.
Melt dark chocolate and drizzle over mix. Top with sprinkles and mini
M&Ms.
Fruit and nut Christmas snack mix
This version of the snack mix is a little less sweet and has the tartness of
dried cranberries and the crunch of multiple nuts.
It's like the grown up, sophisticated version of the snack mix.
You start the same way with the 6 cups cereal and 6 cups pretzels.
Instead of peanuts and candy, I used the following:
- 1 cup Marcona almonds
- 1 cup dried cranberries (without added sugar)
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 1 cup chopped dried apricots
You'll also need
- 12 oz white chocolate
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Mix the cereal and pretzels, then add the fruit and nuts and mix well. Melt
white chocolate with oil and pour over top of the snack mix. Mix everything
together well and spread onto sheet pan.
While still warm, sprinkle with 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips. Refrigerate
until firm, then break into pieces and store in airtight container or fill
cellophane bags for gifting.
I love the subtle Christmas colors with the green pistachios and red
cranberries. The fruit adds a little tartness to offset the sweetness of the
chocolate. It's so good, I dare you to only eat a single bite of this sweet,
salty and tart snack mix!
Making Christmas snack mix giftable
Presentation is everything and I love to use
clear cellophane bags so the recipient can see exactly what they're getting! To step it up a
notch, tie the bag with a decorative Christmas ribbon, or use inexpensive
red or green tulle
like I did.
Print out the decorative gift tags (link below), cut them out with scissors or
a
paper trimmer, then punch a hole in the corner and thread the tulle through and tie into a
bow.
Look how pretty these are!
Printable Gift Tags
I created this set of Christmas gift tags, which are great for using with the
snack mix, or you can even use them with wrapped gifts.
There is a set of 6 different designs on one sheet, 2 of each. I recommend
printing the gift tags onto cardstock.
CLICK HERE for the FREE printable Christmas gifts tags
Want a printable recipe card?
I hope you enjoy these free printable gift tags as well as this yummy
Christmas snack mix! Whether you make it to enjoy with your family, or for
gifting, I'm sure everyone will love this yummy combination!
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Oh my ,this looks delicious! I love the sweet and salty combo
ReplyDeleteThank you! They should come with a warning bc they are highly addictive lol!
DeleteCindy, your Christmas Snack Mixes look so delicious! Perfect for gift-giving too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristy!
DeleteYour Christmas snack mixes look positively addictive! I can't wait to try them! I love the idea of serving in cupcake liners. However, I think I would need about 5 liners full because these look so yummy! Thank you for sharing! ~Missy
ReplyDeleteThanks Missy, yes I've been known to eat a lot more than what fits in a cupcake liner! Lol!
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