Description
Festive Christmas Crunch delivers a delightful holiday sensation with crunchy cereal, melted chocolate, and seasonal sprinkles. Sweet and salty flavors mingle perfectly, creating an irresistible treat you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups crispy rice cereal
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Festive Coating:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup red and green sprinkles
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tbsp butter (28 g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy cleanup and non-stick surface.
- Melt butter and light corn syrup together in a spacious microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring between each burst until smooth and fully combined.
- Add vanilla extract to the melted butter mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute the flavor evenly throughout the base.
- Pour crispy rice cereal and chopped pecans into the liquid mixture, gently folding with a silicone spatula to coat every piece completely without crushing the delicate cereal.
- Warm white chocolate chips in a separate microwave-safe bowl, microwaving in 15-second increments and stirring until perfectly melted and glossy.
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cereal mixture, carefully folding to create a uniform coating that embraces each morsel.
- Spread the entire mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, creating an even layer that allows for uniform cooling and setting.
- Dust powdered sugar generously across the surface, ensuring complete and even coverage for a festive, snow-like appearance.
- Sprinkle red and green festive sprinkles over the sugar-coated mixture, pressing lightly to help them adhere.
- Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate sets and the coating hardens, creating a crisp, delightful texture.
- Break or cut into bite-sized pieces once completely cooled, storing in an airtight container for maximum freshness.
Notes
- Gentle folding prevents crushing delicate crispy rice cereal, maintaining its light and airy texture during mixing.
- Microwave white chocolate in short bursts to avoid scorching, stirring between intervals for smooth, glossy melting.
- Use high-quality white chocolate for richer flavor and better melting consistency, enhancing overall taste and appearance.
- Customize sprinkle colors for different holidays or occasions, transforming this recipe into a versatile seasonal treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 228
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg