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    Home » Recipes » Christmas

    Easy Christmas Snack Mix: A Symphony of Flavors in Every Bite

    By Susan Ensley · Dec 20, 2023 · Updated: Dec 9, 2025

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    Christmas Snack Mix

    Are you looking for the most thoughtful, budget-friendly, and simplest way to share holiday cheer? This Easy Christmas Snack Mix is the answer to all your edible gift-giving needs! This fantastic sweet and salty mix is designed for maximum flavor and minimal effort, making it ideal for preparing in large batches. Package this festive mix into jars or tins for a heartfelt present that your neighbors, teachers, and friends are guaranteed to love. It's the ultimate crowd-pleasing gift that everyone appreciates!

    Christmas Snack Mix
    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Want To Make Christmas Snack Mix
    • Ingredients - Here's What You'll Need
    • Step To Make Christmas Snack Mix
    • Gift-Giving Ideas - Treat Bags
    • Gift-Giving Ideas - Jars
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Recipe Tips and Tricks
    • Other Great Holiday Treats
    • Recipe

    Why You'll Want To Make Christmas Snack Mix

    • It's Incredibly Easy to Make: This is a no-bake Christmas recipe! It requires minimal ingredients and prep time, so you can throw it together in under 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy holiday schedules.
    • A Perfect Blend of Sweet & Salty: The irresistible combination of crunchy, salty pretzels and cereal coated in sweet white chocolate creates a flavor explosion in every bite that will keep everyone reaching back for more.
    • The Ultimate Edible Gift: Package your mix in festive jars, cellophane bags, or holiday tins for a thoughtful and delicious gift. It's a quick, budget-friendly way to show appreciation to neighbors, teachers, and colleagues.
    • A Fun Family Activity: Making this snack mix is a great way to get kids involved in the holiday spirit. They'll love helping you pick out the ingredients, mixing, and sprinkling on the festive colors.

    Ingredients - Here's What You'll Need

    Christmas Snack Mix ingredients

    Step To Make Christmas Snack Mix

    1. In an extra-large bowl, add Red and Green Christmas Caramel Corn.
    Red and green caramel corn
    1. Next, add Itty Bitty Mini Pretzels, dark chocolate-covered pretzels, and white chocolate-covered pretzels.
    itty bitty mini pretzels, dark chocolate covered pretzels, and white chocolate pretzels
    1. Then, add mini milk chocolate peanut butter cups and Snicker's Cookie Dough Bites.
    mini peanut putter cups and snickers cookie dough bites
    1. Next, add the Tiniest Chocolate Chip Cookies.
    Tiniest Chocolate Chip Cookies
    1. Then, add roasted and salted cashews and almonds.
    Cashews and almonds
    1. After that, add dry-roasted and honey-roasted peanuts.
    peanuts
    1. Next, add the Christmas candy corn.
    Candy Corn
    1. Finally, add the plain, peanut, and peanut butter Christmas M&M's.
    M&M's
    1. Once all the ingredients have been added to the bowl, simply stir them together.
    Stirring ingredients

    Gift-Giving Ideas - Treat Bags

    1. To fill treat bags, place a cone-shaped bag in a glass so it stands up straight. Using a scoop, fill the bag with the Christmas Snack Mix.
    filling treat bags
    1. Then, secure the top of the bag with a rubber band.
    securing bag with rubber band
    1. Next, tie a nice festive ribbon at the top of the bag, covering the rubber band.
    Ribbon on treat bag

    Gift-Giving Ideas - Jars

    1. Using a large scoop, fill the jar with snack mix.
    Filling jar
    1. Then, tie a nice festive ribbon around the top of the jar.
    Jar with ribbon

    This simple and easy Christmas Snack Mix is the ideal solution for anyone seeking a thoughtful, homemade present during the busy holiday season. Once prepared, this batch of festive goodness is perfectly suited for filling jars, tins, or cellophane bags, transforming a quick recipe into a treasured edible gift. It's an effective and delicious way to say "Happy Holidays" to everyone on your list, from coworkers to teachers to neighbors. Make a large batch today and enjoy sharing the magic of this irresistible treat!

    filling bowl with Christmas Snack Mix

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What ingredients are commonly used in Christmas Snack Mix?

    Christmas Snack Mix is all about variety and customization, so there's no one-size-fits-all answer! Choose whatever snacks you enjoy!!

    Can I make Christmas Snack Mix ahead of time?

    Absolutely! Christmas Snack Mix is actually a great make-ahead treat. Simply store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

    How do I keep Christmas Snack Mix from getting stale?

    To prevent your mix from getting stale, store it in an airtight container at room temperature. Adding a few tablespoons of mini marshmallows to the mix can also help absorb moisture and keep it fresh.

    Can I give Christmas Snack Mix as a gift?

    Christmas Snack Mix makes a delightful and festive gift! Package it in cute jars or bags and tie them up with ribbon. It's a thoughtful and delicious way to spread holiday cheer.

    Christmas Snack Mix

    Recipe Tips and Tricks

    • The Gift Presentation Hack: Package your mix in cute jars or bags adorned with ribbons or candy canes for a gift-worthy presentation. You can also add a personalized tag with a handwritten message.
    • Ingredient Swaps: Don't be afraid to mix sweet and savory! Balancing salty pretzels and nuts with sweet candy, crunchy popcorn, and creamy chocolate will keep your taste buds singing. 
    • Ensure Even Distribution: Since the final instruction is to simply "Add all ingredients to an extra large bowl and stir to combine,"
      take care to achieve a balanced mix. When stirring, use a large rubber spatula or wooden spoon and lift the mix from the bottom. Focus on folding the mix over itself instead of circling, which prevents all the heavy items (like the M&M's and nuts) from sinking to the bottom of the bowl.
    • Customizing the Crunch Factor: If you can't find the Tiniest Chocolate Chip Cookies or Snicker's Cookie Dough Bites mentioned, or if you want an extra layer of crunch, replace them with mini Chips Ahoy cookies or mini Oreos. These add large, flat surfaces that scoop up the smaller components (like the Holiday Candy Corn and M&M's) and provide a different snap texture than the pretzels and nuts already used.
    Christmas Snack Mix

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    • Red and green Christmas caramel corn.
      Red and Green Christmas Caramel Corn (A Festive Treat)
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      Easy Fudgy Slutty Christmas Brownies: Indulge in the Ultimate Seduction
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    • Copycat Little Debbie Christmas Tree Snack Cakes and Cake Balls
      Copycat Little Debbie Christmas Tree Snack Cakes and Cake Balls
    • Cookies for Santa Snack mix
      Cookies for Santa Snack Mix
    • Christmas Cookie Dip
      Christmas Cookie Dip: A Delicious and Easy Holiday Treat
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    Christmas Snack Mix

    Christmas Snack Mix

    Susan Ensley
    The ultimate crowd-pleaser, a delight of sweet and salty, that will tantalize your taste buds and keep your hands reaching back for more.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Christmas, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 876 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 3 c green caramel corn
    • 3 c red caramel corn
    • 6 oz Itty Bitty Mini Pretzels
    • 6 oz dark chocolate covered pretzels
    • 6 oz white chocolate covered pretzels
    • 12 oz mini milk chocolate peanut butter cups
    • 8 oz Snickers Cookie Dough Bites
    • 6 oz Tiniest Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • 7 oz roasted and salted almonds
    • 9 oz roasted and salted cashews
    • 5 oz dry-roasted peanuts
    • 5 oz honey-roasted peanuts
    • 8 oz holiday candy corn
    • 10 oz plain M&M's
    • 10 oz peanut M&M's
    • 10 oz peanut butter M&M's

    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients to an extra large bowl and stir to combine.
    • Store in an airtight container or package for edible gifts.
    • Yield: 24 servings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 876kcalCarbohydrates: 123gProtein: 15gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 632mgPotassium: 389mgFiber: 8gSugar: 76gVitamin A: 96IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 4mg
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