Description
Toffee Chex Mix is a delightful, crunchy snack featuring crispy Chex cereal coated in a rich, buttery toffee glaze. Enhanced with brown sugar, vanilla, and a touch of salt, this mix is perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime you need a sweet and salty treat. Optional chopped nuts add extra texture and flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups Chex cereal (any variety)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the coated Chex mix.
- Melt Butter and Combine Sugars: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the brown sugar until the mixture is fully combined and bubbly, forming a smooth toffee sauce.
- Add Flavorings: Remove the saucepan from heat, then stir in the vanilla extract and salt, blending to incorporate the flavors evenly.
- Coat Cereal: Place the Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm toffee sauce over the cereal and gently fold with a spatula to coat all pieces evenly without breaking them. Add chopped nuts if using and fold them in.
- Bake the Mix: Spread the coated cereal evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, stirring halfway through the baking time to ensure even caramelization and prevent burning.
- Cool Completely: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the Toffee Chex Mix to cool completely on the sheet. This helps the coating set and become crisp before serving.
Notes
- Use any Chex cereal variety such as rice, corn, or wheat according to preference.
- Adding nuts like pecans or walnuts provides extra crunch and flavor but can be omitted for a nut-free snack.
- Carefully stir during baking to avoid burning the sugar coating.
- Store the cooled Toffee Chex Mix in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Toffee Chex Mix, Sweet Chex Mix, Toffee Snack Mix, Brown Sugar Chex, Party Snack, Holiday Snack
