Description
A delightful blend of crispy Chex cereal, nuts, and a buttery toffee coating that creates a sweet and salty snack perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Chex cereal (corn and rice)
- 1 cup mixed nuts (peanuts, pecans, or almonds)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together Chex cereal and your choice of nuts.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and stir in brown sugar and salt until bubbling, then remove from heat and add vanilla.
- Pour the toffee sauce over the cereal mixture and gently fold to coat.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, let cool completely, then break into clusters and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Keep an eye on the mix while baking, as ovens may vary in temperature. Stirring ensures even coating and prevents burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: snack, toffee, Chex mix, sweet and salty, easy recipe