Name: Gingerbread Party Mix Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups Corn Chex; 3 cups Cinnamon Chex; 2 cups mini pretzels; 12 gingersnap cookies, broken into small pieces; Sprinkles (optional); 2/3 cup butter; 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon cloves; 1 cup white chocolate melting wafers

Introduction

Gingerbread Party Mix is a festive and crunchy snack perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. It combines spiced cereal, pretzels, and ginger snaps, all coated in a warm, buttery glaze and drizzled with white chocolate. This easy-to-make treat is sure to delight everyone with its sweet and spicy flavors.

A close-up view of a snack mix in a white bowl filled to the top with three visible layers: the first layer is small, light golden waffle-like cereal pieces with a grid texture, the second layer shows dark brown pretzels with a shiny, smooth texture, and the third layer includes small gingerbread man-shaped chocolate sprinkles scattered on top. The mix is drizzled generously with white icing in smooth, irregular lines that run across the cereal and pretzels, giving a glossy and thick look to the drizzle. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface with soft, warm lighting and some blurred red and golden decorations in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 cups Corn Chex

3 cups Cinnamon Chex

2 cups mini pretzels

2/3 cup butter

3 tablespoons packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon molasses

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon cloves

12 gingersnap cookies, broken into small pieces

1 cup white chocolate melting wafers

Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F.

Step 2: In a large bowl, combine Corn Chex, Cinnamon Chex, and mini pretzels.

Step 3: In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave the butter, brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves uncovered for 1 to 1½ minutes. Stir after one minute until the butter is melted and the sugar has dissolved. Pour this mixture over the cereal and toss well to coat evenly.

Step 4: Spread the coated mix onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Watch closely to prevent burning.

Step 5: Let the mixture cool, then gently stir in the broken gingersnap cookie pieces.

Step 6: Microwave the white chocolate melting wafers in a small microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.

Step 7: Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag or a small resealable plastic bag with a small corner cut off. Drizzle over the cereal mixture and sprinkle with optional decorative sprinkles.

Step 8: Allow the chocolate to set completely. Once set, break the mix apart and store in an airtight container.

Storage

Store the Gingerbread Party Mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Keep away from heat or humidity to maintain its crispness. If it softens, you can re-crisp it briefly in a low oven. The chocolate drizzle sets firm, but avoid refrigeration as it may cause condensation.

FAQs

Can I use regular chocolate chips instead of melting wafers?

Yes, but melting wafers are designed to melt smoothly without seizing. If using regular chocolate chips, melt them slowly and stir frequently to prevent burning.

Is it possible to make this recipe nut-free?

Absolutely. The basic recipe contains no nuts. Just avoid adding nuts in the tips or variations, and double-check your ingredients to ensure they are processed in nut-free facilities if needed.