Sweet Chex Mix
Sweet Chex Mix is a crunchy, sweet, and customizable snack, perfect for parties, road trips, or casual munching.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 4 cups Corn Chex Cereal
- 2 cups Pretzel Twists
- 1 cup Mini Marshmallows
- 1 cup M&M’s or Candy-Coated Chocolates
Sweet Glaze
- 1/2 cup Butter Melted
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Optional Mix-Ins
- Chocolate Chips Optional
- Dried Cranberries or Raisins Optional
- Crushed Graham Crackers Optional
- Toasted Coconut Flakes Optional
- Peanuts, Almonds, or Cashews Optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Rice Chex, Corn Chex, pretzels, and mini marshmallows.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in brown sugar and light corn syrup until dissolved. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
- Pour the sweet glaze over the cereal mixture, tossing gently to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even caramelization.
- Let the mix cool completely before adding M&M’s or other mix-ins.
- Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Notes
For a quicker method, microwave the mixture in a large microwave-safe bowl for 4-5 minutes, stirring every minute. Allow to cool before adding M&M’s or chocolate chips.