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Sweet & Salty Toffee Chex Mix

An irresistibly addictive snack mix with a crisp, buttery toffee coating, perfect for parties and gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 245

Ingredients
  

Dry Mix
  • 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 4 cups Corn Chex cereal
  • 2 cups small pretzel twists
  • 1 cup mixed nuts salted or unsalted
Toffee Glaze
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 0.25 cup light corn syrup
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp flaky sea salt for finishing

Equipment

  • Large Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Extra-Large Mixing Bowl
  • Heavy-Bottomed Saucepan
  • Silicone Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In an extra-large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, pretzels, and nuts. Toss gently to mix.
  3. In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until melted and boiling. Let boil for 2 minutes without stirring.
  4. Remove from heat and immediately stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract. Mixture will foam up.
  5. Pour the hot toffee glaze immediately over the cereal mixture. Stir quickly and gently until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring thoroughly every 15 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt while still warm. Let cool completely on the pan on a wire rack.
  8. Once cool and crisp, break into pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

The mix will be soft when it comes out of the oven but will become perfectly crisp as it cools. Do not skip the stirring during baking. Customize with your favorite mix-ins like M&M's or chocolate chips after cooling.