S'mores Snack Mix with Pretzels
This easy, no-bake S'mores Snack Mix with Pretzels is a sweet-and-salty crowd-pleaser made with pretzels, graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate. Perfect for parties, movie nights, gifting, or anytime you want campfire s’mores flavor without the fire.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mini pretzel twists or mini pretzel sticks; choose sturdy pretzels so they don’t break easily
- 3 cups graham cracker squares broken into bite-size pieces (about 6–7 full sheets; honey, cinnamon, chocolate, or whole-grain)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows plus up to 1/2 cup dehydrated marshmallow bits, optional
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or milk or dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips optional, for color and creamy contrast
- 1/2 cup M&M’s or chocolate candies optional; add after chocolate has set so colors stay bright
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts or mixed nuts optional crunch booster
- 1/2 cup cereal such as Chex or Crispix; optional crunch booster
- 2 tablespoons butter for smoothing the chocolate drizzle
- 1 cup chocolate melting wafers or almond bark milk or dark; for drizzle and light “glue” to form clusters
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt plus more to taste for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet (or two smaller ones) with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the mini pretzels, graham cracker pieces, mini marshmallows, semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and any nuts or cereal you’re using. Gently toss with clean hands or a large spoon until evenly distributed.4 cups mini pretzel twists, 3 cups graham cracker squares, 2 cups mini marshmallows, 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, 1/2 cup roasted peanuts or mixed nuts, 1/2 cup cereal
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate melting wafers and butter. Microwave in 20–30 second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy (about 60–90 seconds total). Stir in the vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt until well combined.2 tablespoons butter, 1 cup chocolate melting wafers or almond bark, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Pour about half of the melted chocolate mixture over the bowl of snack mix. Use a large spatula to gently toss until most pieces have some chocolate. Add the remaining melted chocolate and toss again, aiming for light coverage and small clusters rather than fully coating everything.
- Transfer the coated snack mix to the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer. It’s fine if some clumps remain. Sprinkle a bit more sea salt over the top if you like a strong sweet-and-salty contrast.
- Let the mix sit at room temperature for 30–45 minutes, or until the chocolate is set and no longer sticky. If your kitchen is warm, refrigerate the tray for 15–20 minutes to speed up setting.
- Once the chocolate has hardened, break the snack mix into large chunks. If using M&M’s or other colorful candies, sprinkle them over the mix and toss gently so the colors stay bright and un-melted.1/2 cup M&M’s or chocolate candies
- Transfer the S'mores Snack Mix with Pretzels to a serving bowl, jars, or treat bags. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days.
Notes
Variations: For Peanut Butter S’mores Mix, add 1/2 cup peanut butter chips, use peanut butter M&M’s, and drizzle a little warmed peanut butter along with the chocolate. For a Dark Chocolate Lovers’ Mix, use dark chocolate chips, dark melting wafers, and chocolate graham crackers. For Holiday S’mores, use seasonal M&M colors and sprinkles. To make it gluten-free, use certified gluten-free pretzels and graham-style crackers. For nut-free school snack mix, omit nuts and increase pretzels or cereal.
Storage: Store at room temperature in an airtight container for 3–4 days, in the refrigerator up to 1 week (let sit 10–15 minutes before serving), or freeze up to 2 months and thaw at room temperature for 20–30 minutes.
Tips: Stir gently to avoid breaking graham crackers, adjust salt based on how sweet or dark your chocolate is, and use good-quality chocolate for best flavor. This mix is also excellent as an ice cream or yogurt topping.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal
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