Caramel Chex Mix Recipe
This Caramel Chex Mix takes the original chex mix snack to a whole new caramel level! I know you will love this unique twist on the classic.
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 285kcal
Cost: $7
Ingredients
- 12 ounce box Chex Cereal (corn or rice)
- ½ cup (118ml) light corn syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (400g) packed brown sugar
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted or salted butter
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (134g) peanuts
- 1 cup (210g) M&Ms
Instructions
- Prepare two large baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place Chex cereal in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add corn syrup, brown sugar and salt and stir to combine. Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring often, until it boils. Once it comes to a full boil, boil for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and add baking soda while stirring.
- Pour caramel mixture over top of cereal. Stir until cereal is completely coated. (Or pour the cereal into the large pot and stir.)
- Stir in peanuts.
- Spread caramel-covered cereal out between the two lined baking sheets. Sprinkle M&Ms over top.
- Allow to cool.
- Break into small chunks and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 5mg