4.7 from 42 votes
Samoa Chex Mix
Easy Snack Mix Loaded with Toasted Coconut, Chocolate and Smothered in Caramel!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 549 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 oz corn chex cereal
- 4 c. rice chex cereal
- 2 c. Toasted Coconut
- 1 c. chocolate chips
- 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 cereals.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.
- Sprinkle with toasted coconut.
- Put chocolate chips in small bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir and microwave an additional 15 seconds. Repeat until melted. Drizzle over cereal. Let cool completely. Break apart when cool.
- Store in airtight container.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
549kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
83g
(28%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
254mg
(11%)
Potassium
209mg
(6%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
725IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
4.5mg
(5%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
6.2mg
(34%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 549
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 549kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 725IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 6.2mg | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.