Chewy Almond Chex Mix
Get ready to elevate your snack game with this irresistible Chewy Almond Chex Mix, a perfect blend of crunchy Rice Chex cereal and sliced almonds coated in a luscious homemade caramel syrup. This easy-to-make recipe combines light corn syrup, sugar, butter, and vanilla to create a rich, chewy coating that binds the mix together in every bite. With just 20 minutes of active time, this sweet and salty snack is ideal for parties, road trips, or everyday treats. Whether you’re craving a dessert-style snack or an afternoon pick-me-up, this chewy and addictive Chex mix will quickly become a household favorite. Store it easily for later, though we guarantee it won’t last long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup Sliced almonds
- 1 cup Light corn syrup
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Prepare a large sheet pan by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal and sliced almonds. Gently toss to mix evenly. Set the bowl aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the light corn syrup, granulated sugar, and unsalted butter. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves completely.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Be careful not to let it boil vigorously.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Mix well to combine.
Quickly pour the hot syrup mixture over the Rice Chex cereal and almonds in the large mixing bowl. Using a large heatproof spatula, gently fold everything together until the cereal and almonds are evenly coated in the syrup.
Transfer the coated mixture onto the prepared sheet pan. Spread it out into an even layer and press down gently to help it stick together.
Allow the Chex mix to cool completely at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes. Once cooled, break it into chunks for serving.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Enjoy your chewy almond Chex mix as a snack or dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4007 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.0 g | 215% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.5 g | 302% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 2560 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 605.3 g | 220% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.1 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 398.7 g | ||
| Protein | 44.0 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.0 mcg | 80% | |
| Calcium | 1473 mg | 113% | |
| Iron | 69.8 mg | 388% | |
| Potassium | 1316 mg | 28% | |
*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.
