4.8 from 42 votes
Caramel Chex Mix
The Perfect Blend of Sweet & Salty in this Snack Mix! Plus it's Perfect for Parties! Loaded with Chex, Peanuts, Pretzels and Coated in a Caramel!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 644 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 oz corn chex cereal
- 16 oz unsalted roasted peanuts
- 2 c. pretzel rods
- 2 c. brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 c. butter
- 3/4 c. light corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Layout wax paper on counter, spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a brown grocery bag mix together Chex cereal, peanuts and pretzels.You can double bag this if you desire.
- In a medium sized saucepan mix together brown sugar, salt, butter and light corn syrup. Bring to a boil for two minutes. Add baking soda and stir.
- Pour syrup mixture over dry ingredients. Fold down top of paper bag and place bag in microwave. Microwave for 1 minute, shake bag. Repeat for a total of four times or four minutes.
- Spread mixture on prepared wax paper and let cool. Break apart when cool.
- Store in airtight container.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
644kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
79g
(26%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
735mg
(31%)
Potassium
131mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
40g
(80%)
Vitamin A
1765IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
6.2mg
(7%)
Calcium
110mg
(11%)
Iron
7.9mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 644
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 644kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 79g | 26% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 735mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 1765IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 6.2mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Iron | 7.9mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.