Hot Buttered Yum Chex Mix
Indulge in the irresistible combination of sweet, buttery caramel and crispy crunch with this Hot Buttered Yum Chex Mix! Perfect for holiday parties, movie nights, or snack attacks, this addictive treat features a delicious blend of Rice Chex, Corn Chex, and roasted pecans coated in a rich, homemade caramel glaze. The buttery mixture, enhanced with vanilla and a touch of baking soda for a light, airy texture, bakes to perfection, creating golden, crunchy clusters of goodness. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe serves 12 and is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whip up a batch and watch it disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 5 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 1.5 cups Pecans
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cups Brown sugar
- 0.25 cups Light corn syrup
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
In a very large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, and pecans. Stir gently to distribute evenly.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar, light corn syrup, and salt. Stir continuously until the mixture is fully combined and begins to bubble gently, which should take about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will foam slightly—this is normal.
Quickly pour the hot caramel mixture over the Chex and pecan mix. Using a heatproof spatula, gently fold the mixture to coat the cereal and nuts evenly.
Spread the coated mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and stir the mixture to ensure even cooking. Return to the oven for another 10 minutes, or until the glaze sets and the mixture is crisp and golden.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the Chex mix cool completely. As it cools, it will become crunchy.
Once cooled, break the mix into bite-sized pieces and transfer to an airtight container for storage. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.9 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 575 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 156 mg | 3% | |
*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.
