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A festive bowl decorated with colorful holiday lights is filled with powdered sugar-coated popcorn and sprinkles, set on a white surface with snowflake-shaped decorations underneath.

Snowball Party Mix

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This snowball party mix recipe coats crisp cereal in smooth white chocolate and snowy sprinkles for a sweet and simple Christmas snack mix. It comes together quickly, travels well, and is easy to make ahead for parties, gifting, or family movie nights.
Course Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
Keyword christmas, kid-friendly, party food, quick, sweet
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 284
Author Gina Dickson

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Kix Cereal
  • 12 ounces white melting chocolate chips or block
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup sprinkles snow themed
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Prepare the Pan

  • Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

Coat the Cereal

  • Pour the cereal into a large bowl.
  • In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate and coconut oil in 115-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth. If you have a melt butter setting on your microwave, that will also work.
  • Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal and mix thoroughly to coat evenly.
    A white bowl filled with small, round, pale tapioca pearls coated in a creamy liquid. A white spoon is resting inside the bowl, mixing the pearls.

Add Toppings

  • Add the sprinkles in small amounts, mixing well after each addition so they distribute evenly.
  • Sprinkle on the powdered sugar, and toss to coat.
    A white bowl filled with tapioca pearls and a white spatula. Above the bowl, a brown sifter holds powdered sugar, being sprinkled onto the mixture. A small clear bottle is partially visible beside the bowl.

Finish

  • Spread the coated cereal onto the prepared sheet pan.
    A baking sheet lined with parchment paper is covered in small, round balls of dough coated with flour, spread out in a single layer.
  • Let it dry and harden for at least thirty minutes. If you are in a hurry, pop it in the fridge for 15 minutes or so.
  • Serve in a festive bowl with a final sprinkle of powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Smart Substitutions: You can use another round cereal if needed, such as Cheerios. Choose white chocolate instead of candy coating if you want a richer flavor. Any winter sprinkle blend works beautifully, and powdered sugar can be increased slightly for a heavier, snowier look.
Storage 
Room Temperature: Store the cooled mix in an airtight container for up to three days. Keep it in a cool spot away from direct sunlight so the chocolate stays firm. This makes it easy to prepare ahead of gatherings or movie nights.
Refrigerator: Chill in a sealed container for up to one week. The cold air keeps the coating crisp, and the flavors stay bright. This is helpful when you want to make the mix early, before a busy weekend of hosting.

 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 9mg
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