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Crunchy Sweet Chex Mix Recipe That Will Delight You!

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This Crunchy Sweet Chex Mix is a delightful blend of textures and flavors, making it the perfect snack for any occasion. With its sweet and salty notes, it’s sure to satisfy your cravings!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
  • 1 cup pretzel sticks
  • 1 cup mixed nuts
  • 1 cup M&M’s or chocolate candies
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, pretzel sticks, mixed nuts, and M&M’s.
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup, bringing the mixture to a boil. Allow it to boil for 2 minutes without stirring.
  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the butter mixture over the cereal mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
  6. Spread the mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before breaking into pieces.
  9. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Notes

  • Feel free to add your favorite nuts or dried fruits for variation.
  • If you prefer a spicier kick, consider adding a dash of cayenne pepper to the butter mixture.
  • This mix can be a fun treat for parties or movie nights!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 15 mg