Sweet Chex Mix
Sweet Chex Mix is a delightful snack that combines the crunch of Chex cereal with the sweetness of caramel and chocolate. It's perfect for parties, movie nights, or just as a tasty treat!
Ingredients
- 3 cups of Rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups of Corn Chex cereal
- 1 cup of pretzel sticks
- 1 cup of mixed nuts
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup of light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 cup of chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup of candy-coated chocolate pieces
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, pretzels, and mixed nuts. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir in the corn syrup and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes without stirring.
- Remove the caramel mixture from the heat and quickly stir in the baking soda. The mixture will foam up.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the Chex mixture and stir to coat evenly.
- Spread the coated mixture onto a baking sheet and let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips and candy-coated chocolate pieces over the mixture while it's still warm.
- Allow the sweet Chex mix to cool completely before breaking it into pieces.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Fat
- 5g
- Protein
- 2g
Supplies
Large bowl Saucepan Baking sheet
Tools
Spoon Whisk
Serving suggestions
Serve the sweet Chex mix in a large bowl or portion it into individual snack bags for easy serving.
Tips & tricks
For an extra special touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over the sweet Chex mix before it cools completely.
Cost
$10