Gameday Snack Mix Bars!

Bars_1Football season is finally here! I am so, so excited about this. You can bet that each weekend from now until the Superbowl, I’ll be watching as many games as I can. Friends, family, football, and yummy food makes for an awesome weekend!

This past weekend was no different! We rang in the start of this glorious season with a viewing party, and of course, I had to bring treats! I think you will LOVE these Gameday Snack Mix Bars!

With only 6 ingredients and 10 minutes needed to whip these up, you won’t even believe it! These bars combine everything I love (and I hope you do too) – sweet, salty, crunchy, and gooey, plus peanut butter and chocolate deliciousness. YUM!

I have been making these bars for years (thanks to my mom’s recipe from my childhood) and every time I make them, they are a HUGE hit. Be prepared to hand out the recipe, because everyone will be asking! :)

They are perfect for lunchbox treats, after school snacks, party treats, or even favors. If I bring them to a party, I like to package them in a clear cellophane bag and tie with a coordinating ribbon. To increase the cuteness factor, simply switch out regular M&Ms for whatever M&Ms are in season. For example, I used the “Touchdown Mix” M&Ms in these Gameday bars!Bars_4

Gameday Snack Mix Bars!
Recipe Type: Dessert
Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins
Serves: 12-20
Ingredients
  • 2 c. corn Chex
  • 2 1/2 c. halved pretzel sticks
  • 1 1/2 {or 2} c. M&Ms {if you want more chocolate goodness, use 2 cups}
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1/3 c. peanut butter
  • 5 c. {10.5 oz. bag} mini marshmallows
Instructions
  1. Prepare a 9×13 pan using Pam spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine M&Ms, halved pretzels, and Chex.
  3. In a microwave safe bowl, melt butter and peanut butter.
  4. Once melted, add mini marshmallows and coat thoroughly.
  5. Return to microwave and heat until marshmallows are melted and well-combined with butter/peanut butter mixture. {Be sure you stir frequently!!}
  6. Once marshmallow mixture is smooth, pour into dry ingredient mixture.
  7. Combine everything and pour into greased pan.
  8. Cover pan, and let bars harden. For faster cooling, place in refrigerator for 1 hour, or until they are able to be cut into pieces.
  9. Cut pan of bars into individual pieces, and wrap each piece in plastic wrap. This way, they’re individually ready to eat, and can easily be transported anywhere! This also keeps them fresh longer.
  10. Enjoy!
Notes
You can also heat marshmallow mixture on stove. Substitute holiday M&Ms when appropriate to change up the theme!
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I hope you enjoy these as much as my family and I do! Go team!

*Note: 1- For the gluten free version of these bars, substitute regular pretzels for gluten free pretzels. 2- This recipe yields 12-20 bars depending on how big you cut them!

xo, Hilari

2 Comments

  1. I’m not a hard core football fan, but my hubby is turning me over to the “dark side,” lol…I think I’ll definitely be a fan of these bars though!! TFS!

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