Description
A delightful blend of crunchy Chex cereal, savory nuts, and a rich toffee coating that balances sweetness and saltiness, making it a perfect snack for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups Chex cereal (Corn, Rice, or Wheat)
- 1 cup mixed nuts (Walnuts, Pecans, or Almonds)
- 2 cups pretzels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Combine Chex cereal, nuts, and pretzels in a large mixing bowl.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract. Bring to a gentle boil and stir continuously for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add baking soda carefully (the mixture will bubble).
- Pour the toffee mixture over the dry ingredients and stir to coat.
- Spread the mix evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool completely before breaking into pieces and storing in an airtight container.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free Chex cereal. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for about two weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Toffee, Chex Mix, Snack, Easy Recipe, Family Tradition