Festive Chex Mix® Wreath

Take five—ingredients, that is—and just 15 minutes to form this clever creation. It will be the hit of a kids’ party or other holiday gathering.

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6 Ratings

5 Stars 14%

4 Stars 14%

3 Stars 14%

2 Stars 29%

1 Stars 0%

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  • ingredients 5
  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total Time 60 min

Ingredients

2
tablespoons butter or margarine
25
regular marshmallows
1
bag (8.75 oz) Chex Mix® honey nut snack mix
1/4
cup small green gumdrops, cut in half
1/4
cup small red gumdrops, cut in half

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Directions

  • 1 Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows; cook, stirring constantly, until completely melted.
  • 2 Stir in snack mix and red and green gumdrops until well mixed; pour onto cookie sheet.
  • 3 Spray sheet of waxed paper with cooking spray. With paper, sprayed side down, and hands, shape mixture into wreath shape with 4-inch hole in center. Cool completely, about 45 minutes. To serve, cut into slices.

EXPERT TIPS

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Expert Tips

Cut and shape a bow from red Fruit by the Foot® snack rolls. Use this attractive wreath as a centerpiece for a holiday buffet. (But do invite your guests to eat it!)

Nutrition Information 

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
195
(
Calories from Fat
45),
% Daily Value
Total Fat
5g
5%
(Saturated Fat
2g,
2%
),
Cholesterol
5mg
5%;
Sodium
185mg
185%;
Total Carbohydrate
35g
35%
(Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
  Sugars
18g
18%
),
Protein
2g
2%
;
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%;
Vitamin C
0%;
Calcium
0%;
Iron
4%;
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Review & Comments

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katherineann77 report Posted Dec. 13, 2011 10:31 AM
I made this wreath last christmas.It was so easy to make and it looked so pretty on my table along with my desserts.It was very good and I will make it again every year!!
izztelford report Posted Dec. 19, 2009 12:53 PM
This was a simple recipe that I made for a hostess gift. She absolutely loved it, and it looked darling sitting on the pot luck table.
GrandmaSmith55 report Posted Dec. 15, 2009 5:53 PM
I have made it at Christmas time and it is a big hit with my kids and now it will be a hit with my grandkids too. Its really easy and delicious and fun to make.

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