I found this recipe on the back of a bag of marshmallows earlier this year, and have been waiting for the outside temperature to drop so I could make this! This snack mix is easy to make and it really does taste just like hot chocolate – it’s the perfect fall/winter (or anytime!) snack! The recipe makes a pretty large batch so I think I’ll be making some for my neighbors once we get a little closer to the holidays!
Hot Chocolate Snack Mix
8 cups Rice Chex cereal
16 ounce bag miniature marshmallows
2 cups mini graham crackers (I just used Golden Grahams cereal, but you could probably break up graham crackers into small pieces instead)
5 Tbsp instant hot chocolate mix, divided
1 tsp hot water
1/2 cup butter
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tsp cinnamon
3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
Combine Rice Chex, marshmallows and graham crackers/cereal in a large bowl and mix together.
In a different microwave-safe bowl, stir 1 Tbsp of the hot chocolate mix with the water until the mix is dissolved. Stir in the chocolate chips, butter and cinnamon. Microwave for 1 minute and stir. Continue microwaving in 20 second intervals until mixture is melted and smooth. Pour the mixture over the cereal and stir until well coated.
In a different bowl, combine the powdered sugar, the remaining 4 Tbsp of hot cocoa mix and the baking cocoa. Once this has been well mixed, pour the dry ingredients over the chocolate-coated cereal and stir until the cereal is well coated.
Spread in a single layer on waxed paper to cool and then store in an airtight container.
Enjoy!