Try a New Treat for Your Holiday Sweet Table

This sweet and savory mix is a guaranteed hit at parties or as gifts for Christmas. Nicole Wolf/TNS

Christmas Chex Mix is one of my favorite holiday treats that offers a welcome change from all the cookies and candy canes fighting for attention. This crispy, salty-sweet mixture even looks like Christmas—everything is coated in white chocolate, and red and green M&Ms peek through!

My favorite Christmas Chex Mix blend is pretty simple—cereal, pretzels, and candy—but the sprinkle of flaky salt at the end is what takes it over the top. It makes a wonderful holiday gift and is a great party food to have around, plus you don’t have to bake it, making it one of the easiest big-batch treats to throw together.

What’s the Difference Between Chex Mix and Christmas Chex Mix?

Traditional Chex Mix is a savory snack mix made with Chex cereal, nuts, and other salty goodies like bagel chips and pretzels. Everything’s tossed with melted butter flavored with garlic and onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoned salt before it’s baked up in the oven until crisp.