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Sweet Holiday Chex Mix Recipe

Sweet Holiday Chex Mix is the perfect homemade gift idea! Turn a few simple ingredients into a tasty snack mix with this easy recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 14 cups
Calories: 260 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Corn Chex
  • 4 cups rice Chex
  • 4 cups Wheat Chex
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. In an extra large mixing bowl, combine the Chex cereal with coconut and pecan halves. Set aside. Line counter with large sheet of parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add corn syrup, granulated sugar, brown sugar and salt to the saucepan. 
  3. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once mixture comes to a rolling boil (which means bubbles appear across the entire surface), boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in pure vanilla extract. 
  5. Pour the hot syrup over the dry Chex mix and toss to evenly coat.  
  6. Spread the chex mix out on parchment paper and allow to cool.  
  7. After cooling, break into bite-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

  • STORAGE: Stays fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for about 5 days. 
  • The boiling of the syrup is important. Boiling for 3 minutes heats the syrup to just under the temperature for soft ball stage. This allows the syrup coating to remain soft, but not runny and too sticky.
  • Any nuts can be used. Other good choices would be cashews, almonds or peanuts.
  • Don’t like nuts or making it for someone with a nut allergy? Pretzels are a great substitution for the pecans. And they will achieve that sweet and salty mix. The coconut can be omitted, even though the flavor isn’t overpowering in this recipe. Add in some holiday colored M&M's for a pop of color!
  • Salted butter can be used.  Omit the additional kosher salt.
  • As the mixture sits, it tends to stick together, even after being separated. This is normal and it can easily be separated again for easy snacking.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5cup Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 163mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 20g (40%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5cup
Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 163mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 20g 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.