Name: 4th of July Snack Mix from the Pot
Yield: 10

4th of July Snack Mix is sweet, crunchy, colorful, and loaded with white chocolate-coated cereal, pretzels, M&M’s, and sprinkles for the most fun party treat!

Author’s Notes

A Must-Have At My 4th Of July Party

After Halloween, the 4th of July is a reliable holiday! I throw a party every year with hot dogs and smash burgers, plus lots of sides and salads. A few that always make the table: potato salad, cowboy caviar, and, of course, this Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad.

And with a big summer spread like that, I always need a few straightforward desserts and snacks. This 4th of July Snack Mix fits right in! It’s festive, sweet, crunchy, and comes together fast with no baking needed.

At this point, I’m pretty sure everyone would be disappointed if it didn’t show up on the dessert table, haha!

All the ingredients prepped for straightforward assembly.

4th of July Snack Mix Ingredients

Ingredient	Let’s Chat About It
Chex cereal	Corn or rice Chex both work great, so use whichever you like best.
Pretzels	Mini twists or rods work best. Break rods in half so they mix in more evenly.
Cap’n Crunch	Make sure you grab a bag/box without berries in it.
White chocolate chips	Melt slowly and stir often so the chocolate stays smooth and doesn’t seize.
M&M’s & sprinkles	Red, white, and blue M&M’s make this 4th of July snack mix extra festive, but regular M&M’s work just fine! It is satisfying to using star sprinkles or red, white, and blue sprinkles.

Quick Tip

Use leftover red, white, and blue M&M’s in Patriotic Flag Bark or 4th of July Popcorn!

the cook’s Notes

4th of July Snack Mix Tips

Let it set: Give the mix time to fully harden before breaking it into pieces.
Use good chocolate: Ghirardelli® or Guittard® white chocolate melts well and gives the best flavor.
Melt slowly: Microwave in short bursts, stirring well between each one. The chocolate will keep melting as you stir.
Work fast: White chocolate sets quickly, so toss, spread, and add sprinkles as quick as you can!

Storage

Store 4th of July Snack Mix in an airtight container at room temp for up to 1 week. I like it best within 3 to 4 days. Freeze leftovers in an airtight container or bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temp.