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Sweet & Salty Toffee Chex Mix Recipe

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5 from 87 reviews
  • Author: Matteo
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: About 10 cups 1x

Description

This Sweet & Salty Toffee Chex Mix is a deliciously addictive snack that combines crunchy Chex cereal, mini pretzels, and salted peanuts coated in a rich toffee butter sauce. Baked to perfection and optionally mixed with mini M&Ms or chocolate chips for an extra hint of sweetness, this treat is perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime snacking.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 6 cups Chex cereal (corn or rice)
  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 1 cup salted peanuts
  • 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
  • 1/2 cup mini M&Ms or chocolate chips (optional, for extra sweetness)

Toffee Coating

  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Chex cereal, mini pretzels, and salted peanuts. Toss them together gently so everything is evenly distributed. Set this bowl aside.
  3. Make the Toffee Coating: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter slowly. Once fully melted, add the brown sugar and stir continuously until it comes to a simmer. Allow it to boil gently for 2 minutes without stirring to develop the toffee flavor.
  4. Add Vanilla and Baking Soda: Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in the vanilla extract, baking soda, and optional salt. The mixture will bubble up vigorously; stir carefully until combined.
  5. Coat the Chex Mix: Pour the hot toffee sauce over the bowl of dry ingredients. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to gently fold and stir until every piece is evenly coated with the sticky toffee mixture.
  6. Bake the Chex Mix: Spread the coated mixture in an even layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Place it in the oven and bake for 1 hour at 250°F (120°C), stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating, prevent burning, and promote crispiness.
  7. Cool and Add M&Ms (Optional): After baking, remove the Chex mix from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. While still slightly warm, fold in mini M&Ms or chocolate chips if using for an extra pop of sweetness.
  8. Serve and Store: Once fully cooled and hardened, break the Chex mix into chunks. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week to maintain freshness and crunch.

Notes

  • You can substitute salted peanuts with other nuts like almonds or cashews if preferred.
  • If you want a gluten-free version, ensure the Chex cereal and pretzels are certified gluten-free.
  • For a less sweet version, reduce the brown sugar to 3/4 cup.
  • Stirring every 15 minutes during baking is crucial to avoid burning and achieve the perfect evenly coated texture.
  • Adding M&Ms or chocolate chips is optional but adds a delightful chocolatey contrast.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chex mix, Sweet and salty snack, Toffee Chex mix, Party snack, Holiday treat, Homemade snack mix

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