This sweet and salty Valentine’s Snack Mix It’s the perfect gift to share this year! Christmas crackers and candies are covered in delicious brown sugar frosting. Make scoops of this fun edible Valentine’s Day snack or serve it at your class parties and on Galentine’s Day too!
Whether you’re the room mom for the class party or just looking for a fun Valentine’s Day gift, this holiday snack mix is the perfect solution! It’s colorful, easy to customize, and quick and easy to make.
What is your favorite Valentine’s Day candy? My guilty pleasure is big conversation hearts for a quick sugar rush. But don’t get me started on the delicious chocolate found in the grocery store aisles! It’s the best part of Valentine’s Day!
This Valentine’s Day snack mix is a fun mix of chocolate and fudge, and the pretzels help balance the sweetness. I think your kids (and you!) will love this sweet gift!
Valentine’s Day Snack Mix Ingredients
Feel free to substitute your favorite sweets and snacks in this recipe. This is what I used:
How to Make Valentine’s Day Snack Mix
This easy recipe is prepared in just over 30 minutes. Simply mix, pour and bake!
- First, preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together Chex cereal, oyster crackers, and pretzels.
- Next, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, or in the microwave at 50% power. Combine melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla in a small bowl. Mix until combined, leaving it liquid enough to pour over the cereal mixture.
- Pour brown sugar mixture over cereal mixture, stirring thoroughly with a rubber spatula until completely coated.
- Spread the snack mixture in an even layer as much as you can on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through the baking time.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely. If you add the candy too soon, they will start to melt, especially the M&Ms!
- Transfer the salty treat to a large, clean bowl and add the candy. Mix well and serve! Note: Due to the weight of the caramel, it tends to sink to the bottom, so be sure to mix it well before serving or top each serving with additional caramels.
Each serving of this festive Valentine’s Day snack mix is about 1 cup. You’ll find the full list of ingredients and instructions in the recipe card below!
More mixing ideas
- white chocolate chips
- mini marshmallows
- Misery
- Gummies
- Circus Animal Cookies
- Other favorite cereals (Golden Grahams work great!)
- pretzel sticks
Do I have to bake Valentine Snack Mix before serving it?
Baking Valentine’s Day Chex mix gives the treat a proper coating and solid consistency. If you skip this step, you will end up with soggy cereal!
How to Store Leftover Valentine’s Snack Mix
Store this sweet snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature. It will be fine for 4-5 days.
make edible valentines
This fun Valentine’s Day mix makes a great edible Valentine’s Day gift! Grab clear or Valentine’s Day-themed cellophane bags, some matching ribbons, and gift tags. Fill each bag with a scoop or two of this easy party favor, tie with ribbon, and add the tag. Voila, a sweet edible treat!
Make a whole batch of these for your kids to give as Valentine’s Day gifts this year, or set out a bowl full of gift bags at a party.
Christmas Snack Mix Recipes
When Halloween time comes, you have to try this spooky Halloween Snack Mix made with all kinds of sweet and savory delicacies. Add some sweet eyeballs to make this delicious snack mix more fun!
this sweet and salty Christmas Snack Mix It’s perfect for the holidays! It is filled with salty and sweet crunchy pretzels and then covered in melted white chocolate. It’s easy to make and no baking required!
do this Butter Cookie Snack Mix any time of the year! Sweet & Salty Chex™ Mix is mixed with cookie butter with a combination of Nature Valley™ Soft Baked Granola Bites, Annie’s® Bunny Fruit Snacks, Raisins and Dried Cranberries. It’s a snack you’ll feel good about giving to your kids as an after-school snack.
Perfect recipes for Valentine’s Day
If you’re looking for that dream dessert for your love this holiday season, try one of these recipes:
Which one will you do for Valentine’s Day?
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Valentine’s Snack Mix
Share this sweet and savory Valentine’s Day snack mix with your loved one! Salty snacks and holiday treats topped with delicious brown sugar frosting are perfect for class parties or Galentine’s Day.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 250°F and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment.
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In a large bowl, mix together cereal, oyster crackers, and pretzels.
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Combine melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla in a small bowl. Mix until combined, leaving it a little runny so you can easily pour it over the cereal mixture.
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Pour the sugar mixture slowly over the cereal mixture while stirring to completely coat.
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Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let it cool completely after removing it from the oven.
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Pour into an extra large bowl and add the candy. Mix well and serve. Most candies will sink to the bottom due to the weight, so you may want to reserve some to put in when serving.
Grades
- Feel free to substitute your favorite candy to make it your own.
- Nutrition information has been calculated for a 1 cup serving.
Nutrition
Service: 1cup | Calories: 768calories | Carbohydrates: 145gram | Protein: 12gram | Fat: 18gram | Saturated fats: 10gram | Polyunsaturated fats: 2gram | Monounsaturated fats: 4gram | Trans fats: 1gram | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 832mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 5gram | Sugar: 66gram | Vitamin A: 631UI | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 10mg
