Buddy The Elf Christmas Snack Mix

Christmas is not complete without watching the movie Elf with this Buddy The Elf Christmas Snack Mix! Rice Chex, Bugles, kettle corn, crispy chow mien noodles, marshmallows, sprinkles, and peanut m&m’s make up this addicting white chocolate covered snack mix that you just can’t stop eating. Just like the famous movie this Christmas snack mix is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!

For another favorite snack mix try my Christmas Chex Mix. It’s ooey, gooey and crazy yum. 

Christmas Snack Mix Recipe (Buddy The Elf Snack Mix)

I can’t even begin to count the number of times the movie Elf is playing at my house during the Holidays. I don’t mind one bit because it’s hilarious and I knew I had to recreate that iconic ‘breakfast cereal’ scene with this Buddy The Elf Christmas Snack Mix recipe.

Filled with sweet & salty, crispy, crunchy textures this is sure to be a hit. Simple to make with store-bought and ready to use ingredients like Chex cereal, bugles, kettle corn, chow mien noodles, marshmallows, and festive red and green candy decorations. It gets covered in white chocolate and then mixed in with powdered sugar. 

Serve this up in little bowls (or fun Christmas snack bags) and turn the movie on for a fun Christmas tradition. 

Ingredients Needed

• Rice Chex Cereal – Other kinds of Chex cereal can be used but the rice Chex has a more mild and general flavor to it that pairs well with anything, even sweet stuff like in this recipe. 
• Bugles – This favorite childhood treat is always a favorite in this snack mix. 
• Kettle Popcorn
• Powdered Sugar – This is what coats the white chocolate covered snack mix. 
• White Chocolate Chips – Use a good-quality brand of white chocolate chips like Ghirardelli or Guittard. The other store brands and even Nestle brand white chocolate chips taste more like vanilla melting wafers. We want the good stuff for this recipe!
• Chow Mien Noodles – These are super crispy and found in the Asian aisle at the grocery store. 
• Mini Marshmallows
• Peanut Christmas M&M’s
• Christmas Sprinkles

How To Make Buddy The Elf Snack Mix

Learn how to make this super cute & festive buddy the elf snack mix with the simple to follow steps below. Be sure and read to the bottom of the post where there is a detailed recipe card with a printable button option, and a pin it button so you can save this recipe for later. 

• Chex Mix : Add the Chex cereal, bugles, and kettle corn into a large mixing bowl. Stir together to mix everything up. 
• White Chocolate : Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave, in 30 second increments, stirring really well after each one. Once it’s smooth and melted pour it over the Chex mix in the bowl and stir until everything is coated in the melted chocolate. 
• Chill Time : Lay some parchment paper or wax paper on a cookie sheet and dump the Chex mix on top. Spread it out and let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour to set and harden, or you can stick it in the fridge for 30 minutes. 
• Buddy The Elf Snack Mix : Break up the Chex mix with your hands and place it in a large mixing bowl. Add the powdered sugar and mix to coat everything in it. Add the chow mien noodles, mini marshmallows, peanut m&m’s, and sprinkles. 

Buddy The Elf Christmas Snack Mix FAQ’s

• How To Store Snack Mix

  • Store this snack mix in an airtight container (like Tupperware) to ensure the freshness of it. Leftover keep well, if stored properly, for up to 4-5 days. 
  • Although, I think this snack mix tastes best the day it’s made. If serving for a party I would not recommend making it more than 24 hours in advance. 

• Serving Ideas/Gift Suggestions

  • This Christmas snack mix makes for the best friends & neighbor gifts for the Holidays. Put some of the mix inside Christmas treat bags and tie some wrapping ribbon around the top. 
  • You can also put the snack mix inside holiday tins with a bow on top. 
  • If serving at a party, serve the snack mix inside a festive holiday serving bowl. I have linked some really great options that I use down below in the recipe card (aff. link).

• Can I Make Substitutions?

  • There are a few ways to change up this recipe if wanted. 
    • Popcorn : The kettle corn adds a layer of sweetness and crunch but you can use any popcorn you love. Regular classic popcorn works well. 
    • M&M’s : Although the crunch and salt from the peanut m&m’s is preferred, you can use any variety of m&m’s that you want. Plain, peanut, almond, peanut butter, caramel, etc. 
    • Sprinkles : Use any holiday themed sprinkles you want in this snack mix. 
    • Vanilla Almond Bark : If you prefer almond bark or melting wafers then use those in place of the white chocolate chips. Melting wafers and almond bark or much easier to work with, so if white chocolate seizing up scares you then make it simple and use melting wafers or almond bark. In the white color or vanilla flavored.

Recipe Tips

Here are a few of my helpful tips so that you can have success recreating this buddy the elf snack mix recipe in your own kitchen ♥

• Pro Tip : When you are spreading the white chocolate Chex mix onto the cookie sheet, spray a rubber silicone spatula with cooking spray to help spread it and to prevent it from sticking to the spatula. You can also use wax paper as a barrier between your hands and the snack mix when you’re spreading it out. 
• Serving Tip : Add additional sprinkles and candies to the top of the snack mix after you have put in the serving bowl. As you mix up the snack mix in the bowl the candies and sprinkles will fall to the bottom. So be sure and add some more on top for a pretty presentation. 
• Large Bowl : Make sure you are using a large bowl to mix up this snack mix. You will need to mix it well so make sure the bowl is large enough to accommodate the ingredients and all the mixing. 

Other Christmas Recipes You’ll Love

• Christmas Sugar Cookie Fudge – Just like the Christmas favorite sugar cookie but in fudge form. This fudge uses sugar cookie mix to get that classic flavor. 
• Christmas Cookie Pizza – So festive for Christmas and kids love this one! A giant sugar cookie pizza base topped with vanilla frosting and all the fun red & blue candy toppings. 
• Candy Cane Kiss Brownie Bites – Put that bag of the popular Hershey’s candy cane kisses to good use with these chocolate fudge brownie bites. 
• Christmas Rolo Pretzels – Pretzel snaps topped with a caramel Rolo candy and then Christmas colored m&m’s on top. 
• Santa’s Peanut Butter Cookie Bars – These are Santa’s favorite at our house! Loaded with festive red & green color with the candy and sprinkle inside these cookie bars.