S'mores Snack Mix

Last summer during a beach house rental with friends, we discovered the rental didn't have a fire pit for traditional s'mores. Someone dumped a bag of Golden Grahams, pretzels, and chocolate chips into a serving bowl, and we ate the entire mixture on the back porch watching the sunset. It became our vacation tradition every night after that.

I made this for my daughter's class party and the teacher asked for the recipe. The kids kept coming back for handfuls, and I watched three different parents discreetly take photos of the bowl with their phones.

Ingredients

• Graham cracker cereal: Golden Grahams hold their crunch better than crushed actual graham crackers, and they're already evenly sized
• Mini marshmallows: The small ones distribute more evenly throughout the mix so every handful gets some fluffiness
• Bite-sized pretzels: Use the small twists or mini pretzel nubs, nothing too big or they dominate each bite
• Milk chocolate chips: Chopped chocolate bars melt faster in your hands, but chips stay neat for days

Instructions

Grab your biggest bowl:

You need room to toss everything together without marshmallows escaping over the sides

Combine the dry trio:

Dump in the cereal, marshmallows, and pretzols, then use clean hands to gently mix them

Fold in the chocolate:

Add the chocolate last and give it three or four gentle turns so it doesn't all sink to the bottom

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My grandmother kept a container of this mix in her pantry and would portion it into small paper bags for grandkids visiting on Sunday afternoons. We'd sit on her back steps eating it and talking about school until dinner.

Making It Your Own

White chocolate changes the whole vibe and makes it taste like a fancy treat you'd buy in a boutique shop. Dark chocolate appeals to the adults in the room who claim they don't like sweet things.

Serving Ideas

I've served this in everything from mason jars at a birthday party to brown paper sacks during a road trip. The packaging changes the experience completely.

Storage Secrets

An airtight container keeps this fresh for about a week before the pretzels start tasting slightly stale. Glass works better than plastic for some reason.

• Add any salty nuts right before serving so they stay crunchy
• If you want to make clusters, drizzle with melted chocolate and spread on parchment
• This recipe doubles beautifully for bigger gatherings

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Make this tonight and keep it on the counter for those moments when you want something sweet but don't want to commit to baking.

Recipe FAQs

→ How long does s'mores snack mix stay fresh?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. The marshmallows may gradually soften but the mix remains tasty.

→ Can I make this mix ahead of time?

Yes, prepare up to 1 week in advance. Keep sealed in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.

→ What variations can I add to this mix?

Try adding roasted peanuts, candy-coated chocolates, or swap the milk chocolate for white or dark chocolate. Drizzling with melted chocolate creates delicious clusters.

→ Is this snack mix vegetarian?

Yes, this mix is vegetarian-friendly. Always check labels on marshmallows and chocolate brands if you follow a strict vegetarian diet.

→ How do I prevent the chocolate from melting?

Keep the mix stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Room temperature is ideal for maintaining texture.

→ Can I double this recipe for a crowd?

Absolutely—simply multiply all ingredient amounts. You may need an extra-large bowl or two containers for mixing and storing larger batches.