Irresistible Toffee Chex Mix Recipe for Sweet & Salty Bliss
A customizable, sweet and salty snack mix perfect for gatherings, featuring buttery toffee and crunchy Chex cereal.
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Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 210kcal
Equipment
- Saucepan
- baking sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Toffee Coating
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter Essential for the toffee glaze.
- 1 cup Brown Sugar Provides sweetness and sticky texture.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor.
- 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.
Chex Mix Base
- 6 cups Chex Cereal Any variety preferred.
- 1 cup Chopped Nuts Optional for extra crunch.
Customization Options
- 2 cups Pretzels Optional for additional crunch.
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips Optional for a sweet twist.
- 1 cup Dried Fruits Optional for chewy texture.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter until liquid.
- Stir in the brown sugar and mix until combined and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- In a large bowl, pour in your Chex cereal.
- Drizzle the buttery mixture over the cereal and fold gently to coat.
- Spread the coated cereal onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Allow the mix to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Optional: Sprinkle chocolate chips over the mix immediately after baking.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg