Toffee Chex Mix
Toffee Chex Mix is an irresistible snack that combines the crunchy goodness of Chex cereal, salty pretzels, and a rich toffee coating. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or just when you’re craving something sweet and salty, this delightful mix is simple to prepare and endlessly customizable. With its addictive flavors and textures, you’ll find yourself reaching for more every time!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Chex cereal (mix of rice and corn)
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup nuts (pecans or almonds)
- 1 stick unsalted butter (113g)
- 1 cup brown sugar (200g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine Chex cereal, pretzels, and nuts.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together until bubbling, about 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the toffee coating over the cereal mixture; toss until evenly coated.
- Spread onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through for even crunch.
- Cool completely before breaking into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 120g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - Customize your mix by adding chocolate chips or dried fruit for added sweetness. - Avoid overbaking to maintain a crunchy texture.