Description
A delightful mix of Chex cereal, nuts, and a buttery toffee coating, perfect for gatherings or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Chex cereal (any variety)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup mixed nuts (pecans and almonds recommended)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: M&Ms, pretzels, or popcorn
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in brown sugar until dissolved.
- Add vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- In a large bowl, combine Chex cereal and mixed nuts; pour buttery mixture over and fold to coat.
- Spread mixture on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over warm mix; let melt slightly.
- Cool completely on baking sheet before breaking into pieces; store in an airtight container.
Notes
Avoid rushing the cooling time for the best crunch. Stir regularly while baking for even caramelization.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chex mix, toffee, snack, dessert, party food, crunchy