Caramel Chocolate Chex Cereal Drizzles
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistibly crunchy Caramel Chocolate Chex Cereal Drizzles—an easy, oven-baked treat that’s perfect for snacking or sharing. Featuring the light, crispy texture of Rice Chex cereal coated in a buttery homemade caramel and drizzled with rich, melted semisweet chocolate, this recipe is a balance of sweet and salty thanks to a final sprinkle of sea salt. Ready in just 40 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dessert is ideal for holiday parties, movie nights, or gift-giving. With simple ingredients like brown sugar, vanilla, and a hint of baking soda for extra caramel fluffiness, this recipe combines nostalgic comfort with gourmet flair. Serve it in clusters or package it up for an edible gift that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Place the Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and light corn syrup until fully combined and smooth.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and let it simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble slightly as the baking soda reacts.
Pour the caramel mixture over the Rice Chex cereal in the mixing bowl. Gently toss until the cereal is evenly coated.
Spread the coated cereal evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through baking.
Remove the caramel-coated cereal from the oven and allow it to cool completely on the baking sheet.
While the cereal is cooling, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
Using a spoon or piping bag, drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled, caramel-coated cereal.
Lightly sprinkle the sea salt over the chocolate drizzle for an extra touch of flavor.
Let the chocolate set completely before breaking the cereal into bite-sized clusters and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3513 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.0 g | 210% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.0 g | 480% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 3190 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 500.7 g | 182% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 299.2 g | ||
| Protein | 32.8 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.0 mcg | 80% | |
| Calcium | 1345 mg | 103% | |
| Iron | 73.8 mg | 410% | |
| Potassium | 1266 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
