Quick Birthday Party Snack Mix
This Quick Birthday Party Snack Mix combines sweet, salty, and crunchy pieces into one irresistible treat — perfect for birthday celebrations, kids’ parties, or anytime you want a crowd-pleasing snack!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Oven (optional)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
Ingredients
Base Mix
- 3 cups Chex cereal or similar crunchy cereal
- 1 ½ cups pretzel sticks
- 1 cup popcorn lightly salted
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Sweet & Colorful Add-Ins
- 1 cup M&M’s or candy-coated chocolates
- ½ cup chocolate chips milk or semi-sweet
- sprinkles optional colorful topping
Flavoring & Binder
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ¼ cup light corn syrup or honey
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 °F (120 °C) if you want to warm and toast the mixture (optional).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Chex cereal, pretzel sticks, and popcorn.
- Add mini marshmallows, M&M’s, and chocolate chips (reserve sprinkles for later). Toss to mix gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, corn syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the flavored butter mixture over the snack mix and toss until everything is lightly coated.
- If toasting, spread the coated mix on a baking sheet and warm in the oven for 10 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Remove from oven (if used), sprinkle with colorful sprinkles, then serve in bowls or snack bags for your birthday party!
Notes
This party snack mix is super customizable — swap in your favorite candies, nuts, or themed colored chocolates to match the birthday theme. Sweet and salty combinations are always a hit at celebrations. A similar quick party snack mix idea can be found in general snack mix recipes for celebrations.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}