Dessert

Gingerbread Party Mix Recipe

ByHarper Ellington November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

Introduction

This Gingerbread Party Mix is a festive and flavorful snack perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. Combining crunchy cereal, sweet molasses glaze, and white chocolate drizzle, it offers a delicious blend of spicy and sweet with a delightful crunch.

A close-up view of a white bowl filled with a snack mix made of multiple layers: the base layer consists of crispy, light brown waffle-textured cereal squares, mixed with shiny, dark brown mini pretzels. Drizzled over the top is a smooth white icing that flows unevenly over the cereal and pretzels. Small brown gingerbread man-shaped sprinkles are scattered on top, adding texture and color contrast. The bowl is set against a soft background with a warm, inviting glow, and there is a slight focus on the front part of the mix with a gentle blur behind. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 cups Corn Chex
3 cups Cinnamon Chex
2 cups mini pretzels
2/3 cup butter
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon cloves
12 gingersnap cookies, broken into small pieces
1 cup white chocolate melting wafers
Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine Corn Chex, Cinnamon Chex, and mini pretzels.
Step 3: In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave the butter, brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves uncovered for 1 to 1½ minutes. Stir after 1 minute until the butter is melted and the sugar has dissolved. Pour this mixture over the cereal and toss to coat evenly.
Step 4: Spread the coated mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Step 5: Let the mixture cool completely, then stir in the broken gingersnap cookies.
Step 6: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate wafers in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
Step 7: Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag or resealable plastic bag. Cut a small corner off and drizzle over the party mix. Add sprinkles if desired.
Step 8: Allow the chocolate to set completely. Once set, break the mixture into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Tips & Variations

For a nutty twist, add chopped pecans or walnuts before baking.
Use dark or milk chocolate melting wafers instead of white chocolate for a different flavor.
Replace gingersnap cookies with gingerbread cookies if you prefer a softer texture.
Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the drizzle for a sweet-salty contrast.

Storage

Store the party mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Keep it away from heat to prevent the chocolate from melting. If the mix softens, gently re-crisp it by spreading it on a baking sheet and warming in a low oven (around 200 degrees F) for a few minutes.