Chex Party Mix has partnered with Food Network star, Ted Allen, to help party hosts put a modern spin on the traditional holiday cookie exchange by creating this season’s easiest way to get ready for the holidays while getting together with friends or family: the Chex Party Mix-Change (www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCkmPulhrvw). Leave the stress and mess of baking behind and stir up some fun at the party by making homemade Chex Party Mix recipes that wow crowds and take just 15 minutes to make in the microwave.

The concept is simple: host a party, asking guests to make enough of their favorite Chex Party Mix recipe to exchange. Once the recipes are completed, place the treats in fun, festive DIY packaging to send everyone home happy with an assortment of goodies to share.

“This holiday season is all about making traditions new and relevant for today’s modern host,” said Ted Allen of The Food Network’s “Chopped.” “Chex Party Mix-Changes are a great way to update a classic cookie exchange and make it a new tradition to cherish for years to come.”

More than 70 tasty Chex Party Mix recipes can be made in the microwave in 15 minutes or less, so hosting a Chex Party Mix-Change involves minimal planning and preparation. And, ChexPartyMixChange.com has just about everything hostesses need to save time and add fun into the party-planning process including, invitations, packaging ideas and shopping lists.

“A Chex Party Mix-Change is a super simple way to streamline entertaining season with less work, more fun, and, of course, tons of snacks to share,” said Liz Mascolo, Chex cereal marketing manager. “And since all recipes can be made in the microwave in just 15 minutes, attendees have less to do and more time to catch up and celebrate with each other.”

Most Chex Party Mix recipes, including the Original recipe, can be made in the microwave with results just as crunchy and flavorful as treats are fresh out of the oven. These five Chex Party Mix recipes are sure to tempt and satisfy all party guests:

• Original Chex Party Mix – A tried and true classic of many holiday gatherings.
• Chex PB & Chocolate Blast – Is there really a better combination than peanut butter and chocolate? Yes, when Chex cereal is added.
• Chex Pumpkin Pie Crunch – Mix things up and try this mouthwatering alternative to the beloved holiday pie. 
• Hot Buttered Yum Chex Mix – A combination of cinnamon, brown sugar, honey and marshmallows blended effortlessly together in a crazy-delicious, gluten-free crunchy mix.
• Chex Caramel Chocolate Drizzles – Melted chocolate, chewy caramel and a delightful crunch carry this gluten-free party mix recipe from microwave to table in 15 minutes.

To accommodate those who follow gluten-free diets, there are also 20 gluten-free Chex Party Mix recipes available at ChexPartyMix.com

For additional information and full recipes, visit www.ChexPartyMixChange.com.