Caramel Chex Mix
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Caramel Chex Mix
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Caramel Chex Mix is the perfect sweet and salty snack mix that the entire family will love. This crispy dessert will disappear in a blink of an eye.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounce Chex cereal
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup butter
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup peanuts
- 1 cup M&Ms
Instructions
- Get out and measure your ingredients.
- Prepare two large baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place Chex cereal in a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, place corn syrup, salt, brown sugar, and butter over medium heat.
- Stir often. Allow to boil for about 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and add baking soda while stirring.
- Pour caramel mixture over top of cereal. Stir until cereal is completely coated.
- Stir until coated.
- Stir in peanuts.
- Make sure nuts are evenly distributed.
- Spread caramel-covered cereal out between the two lined baking sheets.
- Sprinkle M&Ms over top and allow to cool.
- Break into small chunks and store in an air tight container.
- Enjoy every bite!
Notes
- Are you looking for something sweet, yet easy? Check out our Brown Sugar Dessert Recipes!
- Corn Syrup - use dark corn syrup in place of light if you need it.
- Corn Flakes- use corn flakes in place of chex mix for a cluster style Chex Mix.
- Chocolate Chips - switch out the M&M's for mini chocolate chips
- Pretzels- Want to add a little salty flavor? Add in ½ cup of pretzel sticks to your Caramel Chex Mix.
- Nuts - Use chopped pecans instead of peanuts or leave the nuts out all together.
- Popcorn- Add one cup of popped popcorn to your Chex Mix for a caramel corn taste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Serving
Calories
446kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
85g
(28%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
310mg
(13%)
Potassium
271mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
61g
(122%)
Vitamin A
373IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
10mg
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 85g | 28% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 310mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 61g | 122% |
| Vitamin A | 373IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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