Toffee Chex Mix
Toffee Chex Mix is a delightful snack that perfectly balances sweet and salty flavors in every crunchy bite. This addictive treat features the rich taste of toffee drizzled over your favorite Chex cereal, making it an ideal choice for parties, movie nights, or anytime snacking. With endless customization options, you can easily incorporate nuts or candies to make it uniquely yours. Prepare to impress your friends and family with this irresistible mix!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups Chex cereal (any variety)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup nuts (optional, e.g., pecans or almonds)
- 1 cup M&Ms or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until fully dissolved. Add vanilla and salt; mix until smooth and bubbly.
- Place Chex cereal in a large bowl. If using, add nuts or M&Ms. Drizzle the warm toffee sauce over the cereal while stirring gently to coat.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
- Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking into pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (50g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Customize your Toffee Chex Mix by adding pretzels or different types of nuts for extra crunch. For an additional salty-sweet kick, sprinkle sea salt over the mix before cooling.