Best 2 Julias Extra Special Holiday Chex Mix Recipes

Are you looking for the perfect treat to enjoy during the holiday season? Julia's Extra Special Holiday Chex Mix is an easy-to-make recipe that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. This delicious snack mix is packed with a variety of festive flavors and textures, including crunchy Chex cereal, sweet and salty pretzels, and a variety of nuts and dried fruits. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and festive snack mix that is perfect for parties, potlucks, and gift-giving.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

JULIE'S EXTRA SPECIAL HOLIDAY CHEX MIX

Julie's Extra Special Holiday Chex Mix image

My mix is based on a recipe that my childhood best friend's mother, Mrs. Harper, had for Chex Mix. It became an annual ritual for me to call her to ask for the recipe yet again. :) This mix is so very, very yummy and decadent! Good thing I only make it once a year...

Provided by Julesong

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 14 cups, approx

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 lb bacon, slices (approx, up to 1/2 cup drippings) or 1/3 cup bacon drippings (approx, up to 1/2 cup drippings)
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt, to taste
4 dashes Tabasco sauce, to taste
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
1 cup cashew pieces
2 cups pretzels (whatever shape you prefer, but small ones are easier to handle)
5 cups Corn Chex
3 cups Rice Chex
1 cup Wheat Chex
2 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal
1 cup cheese nips or 1 cup goldfish crackers

Steps:

Fry up the bacon until it's nice and crisp. Note: for those who've asked, 1 pound of bacon (in my experience) will yield between 1/3 to 1/2 cup of drippings. It depends on the bacon you use.
Then place the cooked bacon in a container and reserve it for another use- it's the leftover drippings you're after!
Pre-heat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Melt the butter and bacon drippings together in a saucepan, then stir in the seasonings to make a nice, buttery mix.
In a very large bowl, combine the mix ingredients.
Gradually stir in the buttery seasoning mix until the dry mix is evenly coated.
Spread on cookie sheets and bake for 1 hour, turning every 15 minutes.
Spread on paper towels to cool.
Store in airtight container.
Makes about 14 cups Chex mix snack.

HOLIDAY CHEX MIX

Holiday Chex Mix image

This recipe is a keeper! It's a great way to use up cereal you may have purchased on sale, and it's such a delicious snack you'll have a hard time stopping. Use any cereal you like (chex, cinnamon toast crunch, life, or whatever you have on hand). I tried this with cheerios, captain crunch, cocoa puffs, raisin bran, and whatever else I could find. My only thought for next time is why not add some miniature marshmallows to the mix? Recipe courtesy of A Thrifty Mom. Serving size is estimated. Thank you!

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories Christmas

Time 30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

16 cups cereal
2 cups coconut, grated
1 cup almonds, sliced (or use any nuts you prefer)
2 cups pretzels
1 cup sugar
1 cup light Karo syrup
3/4 cup butter
1 cup candy cane, dust (chopped)

Steps:

Mix cereal, almonds, pretzels, and coconut in a large bowl.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine butter, sugar, and Karo.
Over medium heat melt the butter and blend ingredients together.
Stir while heating, and once it comes to a boil, cook for 2 minutes. Set a timer because if it cooks too long it will be too hard. If it doesn't cook long enough it will be too soft.
Once it has cooked at a full boil for 2 minutes take the mixture off the heat.
Sprinkle in the topped candy canes ( make sure you add them slowly so they don't turn into a large ball).
As you sprinkle in the candy cane, whisk to prevent large lumps.
Pour over the top of the cereal mixture in bowl and stir until all cereal is well coated.
Then pour onto a greased cookie sheet and top with sprinkles if you want.
Let cool, store in a zip lock bag and enjoy!

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Don't overcrowd the pan when baking the Chex mix. This will prevent it from getting crispy.
Be careful not to overmix the Chex mix. This will make it tough.
Store the Chex mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Julia's Extra-Special Holiday Chex Mix is a delicious and festive snack that is perfect for any holiday gathering. With its sweet and salty flavor, this Chex mix is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a holiday treat, be sure to try this recipe.