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Sweet & Salty Chex Mix Recipe

This sweet & salty Chex mix recipe, a perfect holiday treat, is made with a blend of spices and layered with toffee, chocolate, and almonds.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 182 kcal
Course: Dessert , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat Oven to 350°F.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Spread the cereal on it in an even layer.
  4. Chop the almonds roughly and set aside for later. (see notes)
  5. Melt the butter in a saucepan and then add the sugar and spices to it.
  6. Once the mixture starts to bubble, cook it for exactly 3 minutes. (see notes)
  7. Drizzle over the cereal as evenly as possible.
  8. Bake for 5 minutes and then remove from the oven.
  9. Sprinkle the chocolate over this cooked mixture in an even layer.
  10. As soon as the chips melt and turn glossy, use a spatula to spread them over the toffee in an even layer. (see notes)
  11. Add the chopped almonds and place the tray in the freezer for 1 hour.
  12. Remove the tray and add the edible silver leaf if using. (see notes)
  13. 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

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

% 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.