Sweet Chex Mix Recipe
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Sweet Chex Mix Recipe
Description
Sweet Chex Mix combines Rice Chex, Corn Chex, and Golden Grahams cereals with sliced almonds and sweetened shredded coconut for texture and flavor variety. The coating is prepared by boiling a mixture of sugar, butter, and light corn syrup, which binds the dry ingredients once mixed. Vanilla extract is added off heat for aroma and flavor.
Pouring the warm syrup over the cereal mixture and stirring ensures an even coating on each piece. The coated mix is spread on parchment to cool and set, resulting in a crunchy, sweet snack with nutty and coconut accents.
This mix can be served as a casual snack or party treat, enjoyed on its own or paired with nuts and dried fruits. The combination of cereals offers a balance of textures, from crispy to slightly softer.
The recipe advises storing the mix in an airtight container and consuming it within about a week to maintain crispness and flavor freshness.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rice chex cereal
- 3 cups corn chex cereal
- 4 cups cereal Golden Graham brand
- 1½ cups almonds sliced
- 2 cups coconut sweetened shredded
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ¾ cup butter salted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Golden Grahams, almonds, and coconut to a large bowl and toss.
- Place the sugar, light corn syrup, and butter into a small saucepan. Set the temperature to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir occasionally.
- Boil for 2 more minutes and continue to stir occasionally.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and mix in the vanilla.
- Pour over the cereal mixture. Toss until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Line a pan with parchment paper and spread the mix out evenly to set.
Notes
- Store the Sweet Chex Mix in an airtight container and consume within 5-7 days for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 776 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 10g | |
| Calories | 776kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 106g | 35% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 509mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 495mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 61g | 122% |
| Vitamin A | 1188IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 228mg | 23% |
| Iron | 18mg | 100% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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