Description
A crunchy and sweet snack that combines Chex cereal with a rich toffee flavor, perfect for parties and movie nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Chex cereal (any variety)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Add brown sugar and stir for 2-3 minutes until bubbly.
- Remove from heat, add vanilla extract and salt, and stir to combine.
- In a large bowl, pour Chex cereal and drizzle the butter mixture over it. Fold gently to coat.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the cereal mixture evenly.
- Bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container to maintain crunchiness. Can be customized with different cereals and mix-ins like chocolate or spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Chex Mix, Toffee, Snack, Party Food, Easy Recipe