CHRISTMAS TRAIL MIX

This Christmas Trail Mix is an easy recipe that comes together in minutes. It’s a sweet and salty snack, with dried fruit, chocolate chips, and both sugared and salted nuts. Use it for a homemade Christmas gift idea, or serve it alongside fresh fruit, cheese, and crackers as an appetizer.

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Gather your ingredients. If needed, you can easily substitute a different nut, fruit, or type of chocolate.

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Measure each ingredients out with a measuring cup.

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Combine everything in a large bowl, stirring to mix it all together.

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Serve by itself or as part of a snack board.

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Store the trail mix in an airtight container. It will last for several weeks in the pantry, though is best stored in the fridge to prevent any melting.

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CHRISTMAS TRAIL MIX

EASY

This Christmas Trail Mix is an easy recipe that comes together in minutes. It’s a sweet and salty snack, with dried fruit, chocolate chips, and both sugared and salted nuts. Use it for a homemade Christmas gift idea, or serve it alongside fresh fruit, cheese, and crackers as an appetizer.

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INGREDIENTS

– 1 cup dried cranberries – 1 cup candied pecans – 1 cup marcona almonds – 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet – 1/2 cup pepitas

Gather your ingredients. If needed, you can easily substitute a different nut, fruit, or type of chocolate.

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Measure each ingredients out with a measuring cup.

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Combine everything in a large bowl, stirring to mix it all together.

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Serve by itself or as part of a snack board.

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Store the trail mix in an airtight container. It will last for several weeks in the pantry, though is best stored in the fridge to prevent any melting.

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