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Red, White, and Blue Snack Mix

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This playful snack mix combines sweet candy melts with crunchy Chex and pretzels, making it a delightful treat for any summer celebration.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup red candy melts
  • ½ cup blue candy melts
  • 2 cups Rice Chex cereal, divided
  • 6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, divided
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
  • ½ cup red, white, and blue M&Ms
  • ½ cup yogurt-covered raisins
  • 2 cups yogurt-covered pretzels

Instructions

  • Melt the red candy melts with 1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening.
  • Coat 1 cup of Rice Chex in the melted red candy, then place in a bag with 3 tablespoons of confectioners' sugar and shake.
  • Shake off excess sugar and spread on parchment.
  • Melt the blue candy melts with 1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening.
  • Coat the remaining 1 cup of Rice Chex in the melted blue candy, then repeat the sugar coating process.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooled red and blue Chex, pretzels, M&Ms, and raisins. Mix gently.

Notes

Customize with different colors of candy melts for various celebrations.
Store in an airtight container for freshness.

  • Author: mary
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Mixing and Melting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 24
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 38
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 0