Chex Mix Bars with Pretzels and M&Ms

Chex Mix Bars

These Chex Mix bars combine the sweetness of marshmallows, peanut butter, and M&Ms with the salty goodness of pretzels. Then they’re all mixed in with a healthy helping of Corn Chex for a great crunch. What you get is a delicious snack mix that I then compress into a single sheet in a baking dish and cut into bars. They make a delicious, sweet and salty, on the go snack, afternoon treat, dessert, or even a fun addition to any party!

Why You’ll Love These Chex Mix Cereal Bars

• They’re absolutely delicious and full of sweet and salty flavors.
• They’re super easy to make and require no baking.
• And, the entire recipe is made of simple ingredients.

Chex Mix Bars Tips and Variations

Although these bars are super easy to make, I do have a couple of tips to help you make them the best that they can be. I also have some fun variations that you can use to mix things up. Mix. See what I did there?

Tips

• Don’t try to speed up your peanut butter marshmallow mixture by cooking it on higher heat. You’ll burn it.
• After pouring your Chex Mix into the baking dish, give it a little press to even it out and make sure it all sticks together well after it’s cut into squares.

Variations

• Try adding other tasty mix-ins like Reese’s Pieces, Mini Reese’s Cups, or other fun candy additions. You can even chop up your favorite candy bars!
• Add in different types of chocolate chips.
• Chex cereal comes in a variety of flavors from Corn to Chocolate. Try them all for different flavor variations.
• Try adding peanuts to this mix for even more goodness.

Chex Mix Bars FAQ

If you have questions about this recipe, then read on. The following FAQ answers the most commonly asked questions about Chex Mix.

What are Chex Mix bars?

These no-bake bars take classic Chex Mix and add a binder (in this case peanut butter and marshmallows) to keep the ingredients together. When the mixture sets, it’s cut into bars.

Who invented Chex Mix?

The recipe was first published on boxes of Chex in 1953 by then owner, Ralston Purina.

What’s in Chex Mix bars?

These bars are full of Corn Chex, M&Ms, pretzel sticks, peanut butter, and mini marshmallows.

Do these bars need to be refrigerated?

No. They’ll be perfectly safe and delicious at room temperature.

Can you freeze these bars?

Yes, you can. They’ll keep well in the freezer for up to a month.

How to Store This Chex Mix Bars Recipe

Store these bars in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Chex Mix Bars Ingredients

It only takes a handful of simple ingredients to make this easy recipe. You can find them all easily at your local grocery store.

• Pretzels sticks
• Corn Chex Cereal
• M&M’s
• Butter
• Creamy peanut butter
• Mini marshmallows

How to Make Chex Mix Bars

Making these bars is just as easy as gathering up the ingredients for it. It only takes a few minutes to make.

Step 1: Prep

Butter a 9×13 glass baking dish.

Step 2: Combine the Dry Ingredients

Combine the pretzels, Corn Chex, and M&Ms in a large bowl.

Step 3: Make the Peanut Butter Marshmallow Mix

Melt butter and peanut butter in a large saucepan over low heat until smooth. Then, add marshmallows and continue to cook over low heat until they are melted and the entire mixture is smooth.

Step 5: Cool and Cut

Pour the mixture into the bowl with the cereal, pretzels, and M&Ms and stir until well combined. Then pour it all into the prepared pan. Press down a bit to keep the thickness uniform and allow the mixture to cool. Then, cut it into desired squares and serve.

Try These Delicious Chex Cereal Bars Today

Sweet and salty. Quick and easy. A huge crowd-pleaser. These all perfectly describe these Chex bars. Whether you whip up a batch for movie night, sleepovers, after-school snacks, potluck treats, birthdays, or just because, you’ll be in and out of the kitchen in a flash. A recipe this fun, quick, easy, and delicious is just begging to be made. Give it a try. I know that once you do, you’ll be making it whenever you have the excuse.