Description
This Red, White, and Blue Snack Mix is a delightful mix of sweet and crunchy treats perfect for patriotic celebrations or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
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Red Candy Coating:
- 1/2 cup red candy melts
- 2 Tbsp vegetable shortening
Blue Candy Coating:
- 1/2 cup blue candy melts
- 2 Tbsp vegetable shortening
Coated Chex Mix:
- 2 cups Rice Chex cereal divided
- 6 Tbsp confectioners sugar divided
Additional Mix-ins:
- 1/2 cup red, white & blue M&Ms
- 1/2 cup yogurt covered raisins
- 2 cups yogurt covered pretzels
Instructions
- Melt Red Candy Coating: In a double boiler or microwave, melt red candy melts and 1 tablespoon of shortening until smooth.
- Coat Chex Mix: Pour melted red candy over one cup of Rice Chex, coat with powdered sugar, and cool on paper.
- Melt Blue Candy Coating: Melt blue candy melts with shortening, then repeat coating process with the second cup of Chex.
- Assemble Snack Mix: Combine coated Chex with M&Ms, yogurt-covered raisins, and pretzels in a bowl.
- Finalize: Gently mix and store the snack mix in an airtight container.
Notes
- Ensure the candy coatings are completely cooled and set before combining with the other mix-ins.
- Feel free to customize this mix with your favorite snack additions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
