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Ooey Gooey Chex Mix
Ooey Gooey Chex Mix is the perfect sweet, salty, and crunchy blend. It has a mixture of cereal, sliced almonds, and shredded coconut, all covered in a soft caramel sugar mixture. This is a must-make for the holiday season!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 20 Servings
Calories: 379 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 cups corn chex cereal
- 5 cups Golden Grahams cereal
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups sliced almonds
- 1 ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup salted butter
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet or two with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add 5 cups corn Chex cereal, 5 cups Golden Grahams cereal, 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, and 2 cups sliced almonds to a large bowl and toss until evenly mixed. Set aside.
- Add 1 ¼ cup light corn syrup, 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup salted butter to a medium saucepan (3-quart pan or larger) and heat over medium-high heat. Stir and cook until combined and the sugar is fully dissolved. Bring to a full rolling boil and boil for two minutes. Remove from heat and let the sugar mixture cool for two minutes.
- Pour the sugar mixture over the cereal mixture and mix well until all the cereal is coated.
- Spread it on the baking sheet or sheets, and set it aside to cool for a couple of hours before enjoying.
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Notes
- Updated on November 13, 2024
- Original Post on November 28, 2013
Nutrition Information
Calories
379kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
220mg
(9%)
Potassium
207mg
(6%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
784IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 379kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 784IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.