Description
This Irresistible Toffee Chex Mix is a delightful blend of sweet and crunchy flavors that will have everyone reaching for more. Perfect for movie nights, potlucks, or as a homemade gift, this snack is utterly addictive!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Corn Chex
- 3 cups Rice Chex
- 3 cups Wheat Chex
- 2 cups Mini Pretzels
- 1 cup Pecans
- 1 cup Sliced almonds
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Toffee Bits
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a low 250°F (120°C).
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Chex cereals, pretzels, and mixed nuts. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and light corn syrup over medium heat. Stir until melted and sugar dissolves.
- Once boiling, reduce heat slightly and let simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up.
- Pour the hot toffee sauce over the dry cereal mixture and stir quickly to coat everything evenly.
- Divide the coated mix between the two baking sheets, spreading it out into a single layer.
- Bake for a total of 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- After 1 hour, remove from oven and sprinkle toffee bits over the warm mix, stirring gently to adhere.
- Allow to cool completely on the baking sheets before breaking into clusters.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to add your favorite nuts or snacks to the mix.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of toffee bits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg