Sweet Chex Mix
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate sweet-and-salty treat with this irresistible Sweet Chex Mix recipe! Perfect for parties, holiday gifting, or an everyday snack, this addictive mix combines crunchy Rice Chex and Corn Chex cereals, mini pretzels, and salted peanuts, all coated in a luscious caramel glaze made from butter, brown sugar, and light corn syrup. Baked to golden perfection and finished with colorful M&Ms candies, each bite delivers a delightful medley of textures and flavors. Quick to make in just 30 minutes and easy to customize, this crowd-pleasing snack is guaranteed to be a hit at any gathering. Store it in an airtight container to enjoy anytime!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 6 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 4 cups Mini pretzels
- 2 cups Salted peanuts
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 cup Light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 cups M&Ms candies
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal, Corn Chex cereal, mini pretzels, and salted peanuts. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, light corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
Once the mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately pour the mixture over the cereal and pretzel mix. Toss gently but thoroughly using a large spoon or spatula until the mixture is evenly coated.
Spread the mixture onto two large, rimmed baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even coating.
Remove from the oven and let the mix cool completely on the baking sheets. Once cooled, add the M&Ms candies and toss to combine.
Transfer the Sweet Chex Mix to an airtight container or serving bowl. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8795 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 365.4 g | 468% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.4 g | 637% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 50.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 526 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 16523 mg | 718% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1233.6 g | 449% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 63.4 g | 226% | |
| Total Sugars | 384.8 g | ||
| Protein | 155.7 g | 311% | |
| Vitamin D | 24.9 mcg | 124% | |
| Calcium | 2387 mg | 184% | |
| Iron | 123.2 mg | 684% | |
| Potassium | 3662 mg | 78% | |
*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.
