Description
Warm up your winter nights with Hot Cocoa Chex Mix, a delightful blend of crunchy Chex cereal tossed in rich chocolate and topped with festive sprinkles. This easy-to-make snack combines sweet and salty flavors that are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy movie marathons. Enjoy every bite as it fills your home with the comforting aroma of cocoa, making it an irresistible treat for family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter, then stir in cocoa powder until well combined.
- Remove from heat, add chocolate chips, and stir until melted. Mix in vanilla extract.
- In a large bowl, combine Chex cereal; drizzle the chocolate mixture over the cereal, stirring gently to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Bake for about 15 minutes.
- Add holiday sprinkles while warm and allow to cool before breaking into pieces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (60g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg