What’s sweet, salty, and made with 100% true love? This XOXO Valentine’s Day Snack Mix delivers a festive treat that’s sealed with a kiss!
XOXO Valentine’s Day Snack Mix
I never grow tired of creating holiday snack mixes. Wandering the seasonal aisles at Target in search of adorable, sweet nibbles to share with my family and you–I can’t believe I get to do this for a living! Seasonal treats change every year, which allows me a new creative challenge each holiday. There’s always something yummy and fun! Check out the Valentine Sweetheart Snack Mix from years past for another fun Valentine’s mix that you’ll gobble up by the fistful! It’s a tried and true treat that we enjoy all February long!
Watch Me Make a Valentine’s Day Snack Mix
Join me in the kitchen as I make a batch of this scrumptious XOXO Valentine’s Day Snack Mix !
Tasty Treasures
And this year’s trip to the seasonal aisles ended with so many treasures in my cart. My XOXO Valentine’s Day Snack Mix turned out so darn cute! Just look at my haul! See the links throughout the post to easily add each ingredient to your shopping cart for pick-up or delivery.
Sweet and salty. Pink, white, and red. I can’t wait to get started on this super cute, super festive mix. Let’s go!
More Valentine’s Day Recipes You’re Sure to Love
Whether you need to make something special for the class Valentine’s party, a Valentine’s dinner in with your sweetheart(s), or a Galentine’s get-together with your besties, I’ve rounded up my favorite Valentine’s Day inspired recipes that are sure to be loved by all!
What Do I Need to Make XOXO Valentine’s Mix?
I get all of the ingredients from Target each year in the Valentine’s seasonal section. Click here to easily add all of the ingredients to your online shopping cart.
- 5 cups Chocolate Chex cereal, divided
- 3 cups Very Berry Cheerios, divided
- 3 cups X and O shaped pretzels, divided
- 1 (16 ounce) package vanilla candy coating
- 1 (2.1 ounce) container Valentine’s nonpareil sprinkle mix
- 1 (1.2 ounce) container Valentine’s heart sprinkle mix
- 1 cup Cupid’s Blend Regular M&M’s
- 1 cup Valentine’s Peanut M&M’s
- 2 cups X’s & O’s Shaped Frosted Cookies
How to Make XOXO Valentine’s Day Snack Mix
- First, in a large bowl, combine 4 cups Chocolate Chex cereal, 2 cups Very Berry Cheerios, and 2 cups X and O Shaped Pretzels.
- Then, in a microwave safe bowl (or the container the candy coating comes in), melt the vanilla candy coating according to package directions. It usually takes about 90 seconds to 2 minutes. Stir every 30 seconds until melted and smooth.
Hot Tip!
Be sure not to over-melt the candy coating! It will burn and become too thick to stir and coat the mix evenly. Go slowly, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Pour the melted candy coating over the ingredients in the bowl and toss to coat, using a large spoon.
- Coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Spread the mixture in an even layer on parchment paper. I like to keep mine contained to a rimmed baking sheet to catch any stray sprinkles.
- Immediately sprinkle with the Valentine’s nonpareil sprinkle mix and the Valentine’s heart sprinkle mix.
- Next, top the mix with 1 cup Cupid’s Blend Regular M&M’s, 1 cup Valentine’s Peanut M&M’s, 1 cup Very Berry Cheerios, 1 cup Chocolate Chex, 1 cup X and O shaped pretzels, and 2 cups X’s & O’s Shaped Frosted Cookies.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely. Break apart to serve and store it in an airtight container or baggie and enjoy!
More Scrumptious Snack Mix Recipes
For holidays and special occasions to the everyday munchies, my Scrumptious Snack Mix Recipes are deliciously impossible to put down. Sweet, salty, and everything in between, these snack mixes are always a huge hit!
How to Store XOXO Valentine’s Day Snack Mix
Store it in an airtight container or baggie at room temperature. We keep an airtight glass jar full on our kitchen counter all month long. It also makes for such a great treat to bag or box up and give as Valentine’s Day gifts to your friends and neighbors.
If you’re inspired to make this XOXO Valentine’s Day Snack Mix, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me @thebakermama on Instagram so I can see.😍 I love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas and recipes I share. Enjoy!
xoxo,
XOXO Valentine’s Day Snack Mix
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 25
Description
What’s sweet, salty, and made with 100% true love? This XOXO Valentine’s Day Snack Mix delivers a festive snack that’s sealed with a kiss!
Ingredients
- 5 cups Chocolate Chex cereal, divided
- 3 cups Very Berry Cheerios, divided
- 3 cups X and O shaped pretzels, divided
- 1 (16 ounce) package vanilla candy coating
- 1 (2.1 ounce) container Valentine’s nonpareil sprinkle mix
- 1 (1.2 ounce) container Valentine’s heart sprinkle mix
- 1 cup Cupid’s Blend Regular M&M’s
- 1 cup Valentine’s Peanut M&M’s
- 2 cups X’s & O’s Shaped Frosted Cookies
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 4 cups Chocolate Chex cereal, 2 cups Very Berry Cheerios, and 2 cups X and O shaped pretzels.
- In a microwave safe bowl or the container the candy coating comes in, melt the candy coating according to package directions, usually 90 seconds to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth. Be sure not to over melt the candy coating as it will burn and become too thick to stir and coat the mix evenly.
- Pour the melted candy coating over the ingredients in the large bowl and toss to coat with a large spoon. Ingredients should be evenly coated in the candy coating.
- Spread the mixture out in an even layer on parchment paper. Immediately sprinkle with the Valentine’s nonpareil sprinkle mix and the Valentine’s heart sprinkle mix.
- Top the mix with 1 cup Cupid’s Blend Regular M&M’s, 1 cup Valentine’s Peanut M&M’s, 1 cup Very Berry Cheerios, 1 cup Chocolate Chex, 1 cup X and O shaped pretzels, and the 2 cups X’s & O’s shaped frosted cookies.
- Allow mixture to cool completely. Break apart to serve. Store in an airtight container or baggie.
Yummy and easy to make! Adjusted the amounts but can’t wait for my friends to try!
Hi, Ellie! Can’t wait for you to share it! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Hi! Can’t find the Valentine nonpareils sprinkles
or the Valentine heart sprinkles any advice for a substitute? Thanks!
Hi Sarah! The sprinkles are purely decorative, so if you find something you like, sprinkle away! Amazon might have some that ship quickly. Enjoy!