Best Sweet Chex Mix Recipes

SWEET AND SALTY VALENTINE'S CHEX™ PARTY MIX

Steps:

• Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper or waxed paper. Spread cereal, mini pretzels, popcorn and peanuts on cookie sheet.
• In separate bowls, microwave Candy Melts™ on Medium (50%) in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each, just until melted.
• Use spoon to drizzle melts over cereal mixture. Top with candies and sprinkles. Let stand about 10 minutes or until drizzle is set. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container up to 3 days.

SWEET AND SPICY BEER NUTS CHEX MIX

Steps:

• In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, pretzels and nuts.
• In 4-cup microwavable measuring cup, place ale. Microwave uncovered on High 4 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until reduced to 1/4 cup. Stir in brown sugar, butter, chili powder, salt and red pepper. Microwave on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
• Microwave uncovered on High 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture just begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

SWEET CRISPIX (OR CHEX) PARTY MIX

Steps:

• mix cereal and nuts together in large bowl. set aside. melt butter, sugar and corn syrup in sauce pan over medium heat, boil 1 minute stirring constantly. remove from heat and stir in baking soda. stir 1 minute. (it will be foamy.). quickly pour mixture over cereal and nuts and stir until well combined. You can now use the oven or microwave. Microwave: your cereal mixture must be in a microwave safe bowl. Cook on high for 1 minute; stir and repeat 4 more times. Oven: put cereal mixture on cookie sheets covered with parchment paper. bake at 250 F for 15 min. Stir and bake another 15min. For Both methods: after baking or microwaving, spread the mixture out on the counter, covered with wax paper (or parchment paper )that has been sprayed with Pam. Let cool then break into pieces.

TANYA'S SWEET CHEX MIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250°F.
• Melt together Karo syrup, sugar and butter in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil.
• Add butter flavoring and baking soda, mix.
• Pour over cereal mixture (use whatever quantities of cereal and nuts that you desire to make 18 cups).
• Spread on a large, flat cookie sheet and bake at 250°F for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and spread Chex mixture on waxed paper, separating cereal pieces. Let cool completely.

SWEET PARTY CHEX MIX WITH BERRIES

Steps:

• Combine corn and rice cereals, pretzels, and almonds together in large roasting pan or baking dish, set aside.
• Bring to boil while stirring in a medium saucepan the brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. When mixture comes to boiling point stop stirring and let boil for an additional 5 minutes over medium heat.
• Remove from heat and stir in the baking soda. Pour immediately over cereal mixture. Stir gently to evenly coat cereal mixture.
• Bake for 15 minutes in 300 degree oven. Stir and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from oven, stir in dried fruit, and spread mixture on buttered foil to cool. Break into bite size pieces and store in airtight container.

SWEET AND SALTY POPCORN CHEX MIX

Steps:

• In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals; sprinkle with salt. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 20 seconds or until melted. Pour melted butter over cereals; toss to coat.
• Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every minute, until mixture begins to brown. Spread mixture on waxed paper. Cool 10 minutes.
• Stir in remaining ingredients. Store in airtight container.

SWEET AND SALTY TOFFEE CHEX MIX™

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray. Place snack mix in large ovenproof bowl.
• In 1-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar and butter over medium heat until mixture comes to a rolling boil, stirring frequently. Boil 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Immediately pour over snack mix, and gently stir to coat snack mix completely. Spoon into pan.
• Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Let cool 1 hour. Break into pieces.
• In another large bowl, mix snack mix and remaining ingredients. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

TOASTY SWEET COCONUTTY GRAHAM CHEX MIX®

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Spread coconut out on a baking sheet. Spread almonds onto a separate baking sheet.
• Bake coconut and almonds in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove baking sheets from oven and stir; continue cooking, stirring every 4 to 5 minutes, until coconut and almonds are golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Combine coconut, almonds, rice cereal squares, and honey graham cereal together in a large bowl.
• Bring white sugar, corn syrup, and butter to a boil in a saucepan. Heat to 240 degrees F (115 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface, about 10 minutes.
• Pour sugar mixture over cereal mixture and stir until well coated. Pour mixture out onto 2 baking sheets to cool, stirring occasionally to prevent clumping.

BUDDY THE ELF™ SWEET MAPLE CHEX™ MIX

Steps:

• Line 2 large rimmed pans with waxed paper.
• In large microwavable bowl, add cereal. In small bowl, mix syrup and melted butter. Pour over cereal in bowl; toss to coat evenly. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 4 minutes, stirring after each minute, until mixture is well coated and thoroughly glazed. Spread mixture in one of the pans to cool.
• Spread cookies and pretzels in single layer, right side up, in remaining pan. In small microwavable bowl, microwave 1/3 cup of the vanilla baking chips uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Transfer melted chips to small resealable food-storage plastic bag; cut small corner from one end of bag. Drizzle on top of cookies and pretzels. Top with sprinkles; cool 20 to 30 minutes or until drizzle is set. Carefully break apart pretzels and cookies, if necessary.
• In oval or round serving dish with sides, mix cereals, cookies, pretzels and almonds.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 1/3 cup vanilla baking chips uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds, until chips are melted and smooth. Transfer melted chips to small resealable food-storage plastic bag; cut small corner from one end of bag. Drizzle on top of snack mix to look like a spaghetti pile. Top with marshmallows and candies.
• In another small microwavable bowl, microwave milk chocolate chips uncovered on High 15 to 30 seconds, stirring after 15 seconds, until chips are melted and smooth. Transfer melted chips to small resealable food-storage plastic bag; cut small corner from one end of bag. Drizzle on top of candies, marshmallows and snack mix to look like chocolate syrup. Top with additional sprinkles, if desired. Refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes or until drizzle is set. To serve, break into pieces.

GLUTEN-FREE SWEET AND SPICY HONEY NUT CHEX® MIX

Steps:

• In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, peanuts and sunflower nuts; set aside.
• In small bowl, mix honey and warm water. Stir in salt, cumin and red pepper until blended. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
• Microwave uncovered on High 3 minutes, stirring every minute. Stir in raisins. Microwave 1 minute longer. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

SWEET CHEX MIX

Steps:

• Mix cereal, nuts and craisins in a large bowl.
• In a saucepan, bring butter, sugar and karo syrup to a boil. Stirring constantly.
• Dump syrup over cereal mixture and stir.
• Place mixture on a cookie sheet.
• Bake at 250 degrees for 10 minutes, stir and bake for another 10 minutes.
• Let cool.
• Enjoy!

SWEET HOLIDAY CHEX MIX

Steps:

• Mix together the cereals, pretzels, nuts and M&M's. Set aside. Melt the butter, sugar and syrup together, boil for 1 min. Pour over cereal mixture and mix until coated. Spread on a cookie sheet and bake for 200 for 12 mins. 140 cal per serving.

GLUTEN FREE SWEET AND SPICY HONEY NUT CHEX® MIX

Steps:

• In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, peanuts and sunflower nuts; set aside.
• In small bowl, mix honey and warm water. Stir in salt, cumin and red pepper until blended. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
• Microwave uncovered on High 3 minutes, stirring every minute. Stir in raisins. Microwave 1 minute longer. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

SWEET CHEX MIX

Steps:

• Put the cereal and nuts in a big brown paper bag. In saucepan, mix butter, brown sugar, and karo syrup. Bring to a boil for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from heat and add baking soda. Mix well and pour over cereal and nuts in bag. Stir and close bag. Microwave on high for five minutes; remove and shake bag every minute. Spread on wax paper and let cool. Add M&Ms (opt)