Chex Honey Crunch
Satisfy your sweet-and-salty snacking cravings with Chex Honey Crunch, a delightful homemade party mix bursting with flavor and texture. This quick and easy recipe combines crispy Rice Chex cereal, crunchy nuts, and salty mini pretzels, all coated in a luscious honey-butter glaze infused with warm cinnamon and vanilla. Baked to golden perfection, this irresistible treat gets even better with optional add-ins like chocolate chips or candy-coated chocolates, adding a pop of sweetness to every bite. Perfect for gatherings, movie nights, or midday munching, this crowd-pleasing snack mix is both simple to make and irresistibly addictive. Try it today for a go-to treat that’s crunchy, buttery, and oh-so-delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup Honey
- 1 stick Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or almonds)
- 1 cup Mini pretzels
- 0.5 cup Optional: Chocolate chips or candy-coated chocolates
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal, chopped nuts, and mini pretzels. Set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and begins to bubble gently, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Carefully pour the warm honey mixture over the Chex cereal mixture in the bowl. Use a spatula to gently toss and coat all the ingredients evenly.
Spread the coated mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the mixture cool completely on the pan. It will crisp up as it cools.
Once cooled, transfer the mixture to a serving bowl or an airtight container. If desired, stir in chocolate chips or candy-coated chocolates for added sweetness.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Serve as a snack or party mix and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4688 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 217.0 g | 278% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.0 g | 410% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 4848 mg | 211% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 672.2 g | 244% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.7 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 339.3 g | ||
| Protein | 56.0 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.0 mcg | 80% | |
| Calcium | 1399 mg | 108% | |
| Iron | 80.6 mg | 448% | |
| Potassium | 1820 mg | 39% | |
*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.
