Sweet & Salty Chex Mix Recipe
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Sweet & Salty Chex Mix Recipe
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This sweet & salty Chex mix recipe, a perfect holiday treat, is made with a blend of spices and layered with toffee, chocolate, and almonds.
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Ingredients
- 8 cups cereal (see notes)
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (see notes)
- 1 cup almonds (see notes)
- edible silver leaf (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 350°F.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the cereal on it in an even layer.
- Chop the almonds roughly and set aside for later. (see notes)
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and then add the sugar and spices to it.
- Once the mixture starts to bubble, cook it for exactly 3 minutes. (see notes)
- Drizzle over the cereal as evenly as possible.
- Bake for 5 minutes and then remove from the oven.
- Sprinkle the chocolate over this cooked mixture in an even layer.
- As soon as the chips melt and turn glossy, use a spatula to spread them over the toffee in an even layer. (see notes)
- Add the chopped almonds and place the tray in the freezer for 1 hour.
- Remove the tray and add the edible silver leaf if using. (see notes)
- Brake the chex mix into rough pieces and enjoy.
Notes
- Cereal—While the Chex mix is traditionally made with Chex cereal, I like Life cinnamon multigrain cereal for its crispy texture and flavor. You can use a different cereal if you prefer.
- Cereal—While the Chex mix is traditionally made with Chex cereal, I like Life cinnamon multigrain cereal for its crispy texture and flavor. You can use a different cereal if you prefer.
- Chocolate chips - I used a 12-oz bag of Ghirardelli chocolate chips for this recipe. You can use your favorite brand instead if you prefer.
- Chocolate chips - I used a 12-oz bag of Ghirardelli chocolate chips for this recipe. You can use your favorite brand instead if you prefer.
- Almonds - I like to chop the nuts roughly by placing them in a sealed Ziploc bag and using a rolling pin to break them up. This results in pieces of different sizes, which gives the Chex mix more texture.
- Cooking the toffee - To make it crunchy, it must be cooked to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. After it starts to boil, cook it for at least 3 minutes. It will begin to bubble and froth toward the end, indicating it's ready.
- Cooking the toffee - To make it crunchy, it must be cooked to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. After it starts to boil, cook it for at least 3 minutes. It will begin to bubble and froth toward the end, indicating it's ready.
- Spreading the chocolate: As soon as the cereal is removed from the oven, spread the chocolate on it. If it cools down, the chocolate will not melt properly.
- Spreading the chocolate: As soon as the cereal is removed from the oven, spread the chocolate on it. If it cools down, the chocolate will not melt properly.
- Adding the silver leaf - This step is optional, but I love it for its festive touch. Cool the Chex mix entirely before adding the edible silver leaf.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
182kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
136mg
(6%)
Potassium
133mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
605IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 605IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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