Introduction

This Mickey Mouse Lovers Snack Mix is a colorful, sweet, and crunchy treat perfect for parties or an everyday snack. Combining a mix of cereals, peanuts, candy coating, and festive sprinkles, it’s both playful and delicious. Plus, the addition of Mickey-shaped pretzels adds a fun, thematic touch.

A large white bowl filled with a colorful mix of snack items is shown on a yellow tablecloth with cartoon shapes. The snack mix includes multiple layers: the base layer has small, square and ring-shaped cereal pieces coated in a white creamy layer with a slightly rough texture. Scattered throughout are small, round red, yellow, and brown candy-coated chocolates that add bright spots of color. On top of this are smooth, shiny honey-brown pretzels shaped like a familiar mouse silhouette, adding a crunchy texture and a warm shade. The bowl is placed on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 cups Rice Chex Cereal
3 cups Cheerios
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
16 oz package vanilla candy coating
1 oz package red confetti sprinkles
1 oz package black confetti sprinkles
1 oz package yellow confetti sprinkles
10 oz package M&M’s Milk Chocolate Minis
19 oz package M&M’s Peanut Chocolate Candies
1 cup Mickey Mouse baked pretzels

Instructions

Step 1: Separate out ⅓ cup each of brown, yellow, and red Peanut M&M’s and ⅓ cup each of brown, yellow, and red Mini M&M’s, totaling 1 cup peanut M&M’s and 1 cup Mini M&M’s. Set these aside.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal, Cheerios, and dry roasted peanuts.
Step 3: Melt the vanilla candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl or the original container by heating for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Avoid overheating to prevent burning or thickening.
Step 4: Pour the melted candy coating over the cereal and peanut mixture and toss gently with a large spoon to coat everything evenly. Immediately sprinkle half of the combined confetti sprinkles over the mixture and stir gently to distribute.
Step 5: Spread the coated mixture evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the remaining confetti sprinkles, the reserved M&M’s, and arrange the Mickey Mouse baked pretzels on top.
Step 6: Let the snack mix cool completely. Once set, break it apart and transfer to a large serving bowl or airtight container.
Step 7: Store the mix in an airtight container or resealable bag for up to one week.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, try substituting the vanilla candy coating with white chocolate or peanut butter-flavored coating.
Add a dash of cinnamon or a pinch of salt to the cereal mixture for a sweet and salty twist.
If you can’t find Mickey Mouse pretzels, use any themed pretzels or small shaped crackers to keep the playful look.
Mix in other favorite candies or nuts based on your taste preferences to customize the snack mix.

Storage

Store the snack mix in an airtight container or resealable bag at room temperature. It will keep fresh for up to one week. To enjoy, simply serve at room temperature—no reheating needed.

How to Serve

A large baking tray filled with a colorful snack mix showing many layers of small, white, square and looped cereal pieces coated with a light white substance. Scattered on top are medium-sized round candies in bright red, yellow, and dark brown colors along with small round yellow and red candy pieces. Intermixed throughout the composition are golden brown pretzels with a twisted shape. The tray is placed on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of cereal instead of Rice Chex and Cheerios?

Yes, you can substitute with similar light and crunchy cereals like Cornflakes or other rice-based cereals, but avoid overly sticky or sugary cereals to maintain the right texture.

What if I don’t have confetti sprinkles?

If you don’t have confetti sprinkles, you can use colored sugar crystals or mini chocolate chips as a fun alternative to add color and a bit of crunch.