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Gluten-Free Candy Cane Crunch Chex™ Party Mix

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 20
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This simple, 3-ingredient snack mix recipe plays on seasonal peppermint flavors and is sure to be a favorite sweet at your holiday parties.
Updated Nov 21, 2017
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Ingredients

  • 6 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
  • 1 bag (11 oz) white vanilla baking chips (about 2 cups)
  • 1/3 cup coarsely crushed gluten-free peppermint candy canes or coarsely crushed unwrapped peppermint candies

Steps

  • 1
    Line large rimmed cookie sheet with waxed paper. In large bowl, add cereal.
  • 2
    In small microwavable bowl, microwave chips uncovered on Medium (50%) 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes, stirring after a minute, until chips are melted and smooth. Stir in half of the crushed peppermint candy.
  • 3
    Pour over cereal, mixing to coat. Spread mixture in single layer on cookie sheet, separating any larger clumps. Immediately sprinkle with remaining candy. Refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes. Gently break up coated cereal.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Cooking Gluten Free? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.
  • tip 2
    Place unwrapped candy canes or peppermint candies in large resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal, and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet.
  • tip 3
    Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

130 Calories, 4 1/2g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 20g Total Carbohydrate, 12g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
130
Calories from Fat
40
Total Fat
4 1/2g
7%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
18%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
105mg
4%
Potassium
75mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
7%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
12g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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