Toffee Chex Mix
A delightful snack combining crunchy Chex cereals with a sweet toffee glaze, perfect for sharing or gifting.
Ingredients
Cereals and Nuts
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal Feel free to use gluten-free varieties.
- 3 cups Corn Chex cereal Feel free to use gluten-free varieties.
- 2 cups Mixed nuts (such as pecans, almonds, or walnuts) Experiment with your favorite nuts.
Toffee Mixture
- 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted butter preferred.
- 1 cup Brown sugar Packed brown sugar works best.
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda Quickly added after boiling.
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances the flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Add for flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until it comes to a boil.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and quickly stir in the baking soda and salt, then add vanilla extract.
- In a large bowl, combine the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, and mixed nuts. Pour the toffee mixture over the cereals and nuts, and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces and serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. You can package in small bags or jars for gifts or party favors.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g