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Hot Chocolate Snack Mix Recipe

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This Hot Chocolate Snack Mix is a delightful treat perfect for cozying up during chilly days. Combining crunchy Chocolate Chex cereal coated in melted milk chocolate and powdered hot cocoa mix with sweetened white chocolate-coated miniature marshmallows, this snack offers a perfect balance of chocolatey richness and marshmallow sweetness. Easy to prepare and customizable with optional add-ins, it’s ideal for parties, gift-giving, or satisfying chocolate cravings.

Ingredients

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Snack Mix

  • 8 cups Chocolate Chex cereal
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ⅓ cup hot chocolate mix (with marshmallows, about 1½ packets)

Milk Chocolate Coating

  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil

White Chocolate Coating for Marshmallows

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Marshmallows and Optional Add-ins

  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • Optional additions such as dehydrated marshmallows, Sno-Cap candies, or broken-up pirouette cookies

Instructions

  1. Prepare: Line a large sheet pan with a silicone liner or parchment paper and set aside. Also, set out a large 2-gallon freezer bag and a very large bowl for mixing.
  2. Measure Cereal: Pour the 8 cups of Chocolate Chex cereal into the large bowl and set it aside.
  3. Combine Powdered Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix together the hot chocolate mix and powdered sugar until well combined. Pour this mixture into the prepared freezer bag.
  4. Melt Milk Chocolate: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Microwave in 15-second bursts, stirring thoroughly between bursts, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
  5. Coat Cereal: Pour the melted milk chocolate mixture over the cereal in the large bowl. Gently stir to generously coat all the cereal pieces.
  6. Mix Cereal with Powdered Mix: Transfer the chocolate-coated cereal into the freezer bag containing the powdered sugar and hot cocoa mixture. Seal the bag without squeezing out the air and shake well to coat the cereal evenly. Pour the coated cereal back into a large serving bowl and set aside.
  7. Coat Marshmallows with White Chocolate: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil using 15-second microwave bursts, stirring between each until smooth. Stir the miniature marshmallows into the melted white chocolate until they are well coated.
  8. Set Marshmallows: Spread the white chocolate-coated marshmallows evenly on the prepared sheet pan. Refrigerate or freeze for about 10 minutes, or allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes until the white chocolate has fully set. Once set, gently break apart the marshmallows and add them to the serving bowl with the coated cereal.
  9. Finish: If desired, add any optional toppings such as dehydrated marshmallows, Sno-Cap candies, or broken-up pirouette cookies to enhance texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Optional additions like dehydrated marshmallows, Sno-Cap candies, or broken pirouette cookies add extra texture and flavor but are not necessary.
  • To achieve smooth melted chocolate, microwave melts in short bursts and stir well to prevent scorching.
  • This snack mix can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Use silicone liners or parchment paper on the sheet pan to prevent sticking while setting the coated marshmallows.
  • Adjust the amount of hot chocolate mix to control the cocoa flavor intensity in the cereal coating.

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