Sweet Holiday Chex Mix
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5
Sweet Holiday Chex Mix
Description
This chex mix recipe brings together multiple cereal types with nuts and shredded coconut for varied textures, from crispy to chewy. The sugar, corn syrup, and butter mixture is cooked to a boil and combined with vanilla before being poured over the dry ingredients to coat them evenly. The heat softens the sugar slightly to form a shiny, sweet glaze that hardens as it cools but remains chewy.
The combination of crunchy cereals, toasted nuts, and coconut creates a mix of nutty, sweet, and toasty flavors suitable for snacking throughout the holidays. It can be served at parties or packaged as a homemade gift. Adjusting the cereal quantities affects the coating’s thickness to suit personal preference.
The recipe recommends storing the mixture in an airtight container at room temperature to preserve crunchiness. Optionally, adding extra cereals can reduce stickiness for a lighter coating. Nuts can be customized using a mix of almonds, peanuts, and cashews to adjust flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rice chex cereal
- 3 cups corn chex cereal
- 3 cups Golden Grahams cereal
- 1 1/2 cups mixed nuts
- 2 cups sweetened, shredded coconut
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup butter salted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Golden Grahams, mixed nuts and coconut, set aside.
- In a medium saucepan combine sugar light-corn syrup and butter. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Allow mixture to boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and carefully pour sugar mixture over cereal mixture and toss to evenly coat.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Adding extra cereal (about 3 cups) can reduce the stickiness for a lighter coating if desired.
- Use a mix of unsalted nuts such as sliced almonds, peanuts, and cashews to complement the sweet flavors.
- Store the finished mix in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain texture.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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