This sugar cookie Chex mix recipe is a fun twist on an old snack that you and your family will love! All of the delicious flavors of a sugar cookie in an irresistible snack mix.
If you love sugar cookies as much as I do, here are some of our favorite variations; Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies, Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars and Maple Sugar Cookies.
A Sweet Snack Mix
I love a good party snack mix! Whether it’s savory, spicy, zesty, or sweet, you can’t go wrong with a bowl full of fun flavors and textures that everyone can share!
This sweet snack mix is one I like to whip up for birthday parties, movie nights, and of course when the sweet tooth cravings hit. It tastes like a classic sugar cookie but without all the mixing, chilling, baking and decorating. Instead, it’s ready in minutes and has the added crunch of Chex mix!
It’s easy enough to make it a kitchen activity with the kids and addictive enough that you might need to make a double batch.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Did I mention it tastes just like a sugar cookie?
- It’s made with simple ingredients in just 15 minutes.
- You can double or triple the recipe as needed.
- Everything is heated in the microwave; there is no need to turn on the oven.
- Makes a great party mix, school snack, or edible gift for friends.
Ingredients Needed
- Rice Chex cereal: Crispy rice cereal is the base of the entire mix and adds a light, crispy texture to each mouthful.
- The coating: butter, sugar, water, and vanilla are used to coat the cereal with a delicious buttery, sweet “sugar cookie” flavor, but it also gives something for the powdered sugar to stick to.
- Powdered sugar: A dusting to coat the Chex mix provides added sweetness but also a fun presentation.
- White baking chocolate: You can also use white vanilla baking chips or melting wafers. This gets melted and drizzled over everything.
- Sprinkles: Use whatever sugar sprinkles you want! Nonpareils, jimmies, rainbow sprinkles, gold sprinkles—you name it.
How To Make Sugar Cookie Chex Mix
- Step 1: Measure the Chex cereal into a large microwaveable bowl and set it aside.
- Step 2: Microwave butter for 30-second intervals until melted. Then, add the sugar and water, and heat for another 30 seconds. Mix until nice and smooth, and add the vanilla. Pour the butter mixture over the cereal and toss to combine.
- Step 3: Microwave the sugar cookie Chex Mix on high for four 1-minute intervals, stirring between each one.
- Step 4: Once everything has been heated, sprinkle the mix with powdered sugar and stir.
- Step 5: Transfer everything to a baking sheet lined with wax paper and spread it out into an even layer. Drizzle melted white chocolate over everything and add sprinkles. Allow the mix to cool before serving. Enjoy!
Tips and Variations
- Extra fun for the kids. Instead of mixing everything in a bowl, just before adding the powdered sugar, allow the mixture to cool slightly and then add it to a zip-top bag. Add powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake, shake, shake!
- More mix-ins. If you want to add a little more texture to your sugar cookie Chex party mix, toss in some crunchy nuts, chocolate chips, pieces of sugar cookie, or mini marshmallows. For a sweet and salty combination, pretzels would be fun. Better yet, set up a trail mix bar so everyone can make their own! Ok, so we’re veering far away from the original sugar cookie, but that’s the best part about these party mixes. There are no rules!
FAQs
It is! Rice cereal is gluten-free; however, it’s always important to read the label just to be sure. And although chocolate is gluten-free on its own, you may want to check the ingredients and labels for any funny fillers.
Just like a box of cereal, this Chex mix won’t do well sitting out. Store whatever you don’t plan on eating in the next couple of hours in an airtight container.
More Delicious Chex Mix Recipes
- Original Chex Mix Recipe
- Chex Mix Muddy Buddies
- Zombie Bait Chex Mix
- Sugary Sweet Chex Mix
- Lemonade Chex Mix Recipe
This sugar cookie Chex mix is really the ultimate snack! It’s crunchy and sweet, full of flavor, and so pretty with the sprinkles and white chocolate. You will definitely not be able to stop munching on it!
Sugar Cookie Chex Mix Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 ounce white baking chocolate , or 1/4 cup white vanilla baking chips
- 1-2 teaspoons sprinkles
Instructions
- Measure the cereal into a large microwaveable bowl and set aside.
- Add the butter to a 2 cup microwave-safe measuring cup, and microwave for 30 seconds on high, or until melted. Add the sugar and water, and microwave for another 30 seconds. Mix until smooth. Add the vanilla, then pour the butter mixture over the cereal and toss to combine.
- Place the bowl with the cereal into the microwave and microwave on high for four one-minute intervals, stirring in between. Sprinkle with the powdered sugar and stir to coat. Alternatively, you can allow the Chex™ Mix to cool for a few minutes, add it to a zipper bag with the powdered sugar, then shake to coat. Once the powdered sugar is added, spread the Chex™ Mix on a baking sheet to cool.
- Microwave the white chocolate or baking chips on high for 30 seconds, or until it is melted and can be stirred smooth. Drizzle the white chocolate over the Chex™ Mix and scatter the sprinkles over the top. Allow to cool completely before serving.
This is such a fun recipe for the kids. It was great. Thank you for sharing.
You’re so welcome!
I almost ate the entire bowl of this! Absolutely delicious!
Me too!
This was such a fun snack to make! My kids loved it!
I just love it when the kids get involved!
What a fun recipe to make with my kids! I had all of these ingredients in my pantry so it was perfect and super yummy!
That’s awesome!