Sweet Glazed Chex Cereal Mix
A delightful snack mix featuring a sweet, gooey glaze over a blend of Chex cereals, nuts, and pretzels. Quick to make, customizable, and perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Saucepan
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven mitts
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice Chex
- 2 cups Corn Chex
- 2 cups Golden Grahams
- 1 cup mixed nuts pecans, almonds, peanuts
- 1 cup pretzels
- ½ cup salted butter
- ¼ cup corn syrup
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup shredded coconut 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (121°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cereals, nuts, and pretzels.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add corn syrup, honey, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Stir and bring to a gentle boil for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the glaze over the cereal mixture, stir until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool completely, then serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Sugars: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg