Mickey Mouse Lovers Snack Mix Recipe
Mickey Mouse Lovers Snack Mix is a delightful and colorful treat combining crunchy cereals, peanuts, candy-coated chocolates, pretzels, and a smooth vanilla candy coating. This no-bake snack mix is perfect for parties, festive occasions, or an everyday indulgence for Mickey Mouse fans of all ages.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes (melting candy coating)
- Total Time: 15 minutes plus cooling time
- Yield: Approximately 12 cups of snack mix 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 3 cups Cheerios
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 1 cup Mickey Mouse Baked Pretzels
Candy and Toppings
- 1 (16 oz) package vanilla candy coating
- Red confetti sprinkles (1 oz package)
- Black confetti sprinkles (1 oz package)
- Yellow confetti sprinkles (1 oz package)
- M&M’s Milk Chocolate Minis (10 oz package)
- M&Ms Peanut Chocolate Candies (19 oz package)
Instructions
- Sort M&Ms: Separate out one-third cup each of brown, yellow, and red Peanut M&M’s and one-third cup each of brown, yellow, and red Mini M&M’s. This will total 1 cup peanut M&M’s and 1 cup Mini M&M’s to set aside for topping.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal, Cheerios, and dry roasted peanuts to create the base of the snack mix.
- Melt Candy Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl or the candy coating container, melt the vanilla candy coating according to package directions, typically for 90 seconds to 2 minutes. Stir every 30 seconds to ensure the coating is melted evenly and smooth without burning.
- Coat the Mix: Pour the melted vanilla candy coating over the combined dry ingredients in the large bowl. Toss thoroughly with a large spoon to evenly coat all ingredients. While still mixing, immediately sprinkle half of the red, black, and yellow confetti sprinkles over the mixture and gently stir to distribute the sprinkles evenly.
- Spread and Decorate: Spread the coated mix evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Quickly sprinkle the remaining confetti sprinkles over the top along with the reserved 1 cup of Peanut M&M’s and 1 cup of Mini M&M’s. Arrange the Mickey Mouse baked pretzels on top decoratively.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the snack mix to cool completely on the baking sheet so the candy coating hardens. Once cooled, break the mixture into pieces and serve from a large bowl or airtight jar.
- Storage: Store the snack mix in an airtight container or baggie to keep it fresh for up to one week.
Notes
- Be careful not to overheat the vanilla candy coating to avoid burning or thickening, which makes coating difficult.
- Using parchment paper helps with easy removal and cleanup once the snack mix sets.
- The separate sprinkling of confetti sprinkles adds layers of color and texture to the final presentation.
- To keep pretzels crisp, add them last and do not stir after spreading on the baking sheet.
- This recipe is customizable with your favorite cereals or nuts to suit personal tastes.
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