🍬🥣 Sweet Chex Mix (Classic Dessert Snack)

Sweet Chex Mix is a crunchy, sweet snack made with Chex cereal, nuts, pretzels, and a buttery caramel coating. It’s perfect for parties, holidays, movie nights, and gift bags. This addictive treat is often called “Muddy Buddies” when made with chocolate and peanut butter or “Caramel Chex Mix” when coated in a buttery caramel glaze.

Prep Time

• Prep: 10 minutes
• Bake: 45 minutes
• Total: About 1 hour

Servings

10–12 servings

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Ingredients

Snack Mix

• 9 cups Chex cereal (rice, corn, or chocolate Chex)
• 2 cups mini pretzels
• 1 cup mixed nuts or peanuts
• 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
• 1 cup chocolate candies (optional)

Sweet Caramel Coating

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup corn syrup or honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Mix

1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
2. In a large roasting pan, combine:
   • Chex cereal
   • Pretzels
   • Nuts

2. Make the Caramel Coating

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt.
3. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Stir in vanilla and baking soda (it will foam slightly).

3. Coat and Bake

1. Pour caramel mixture over the cereal mix.
2. Stir gently until evenly coated.
3. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
4. Spread onto parchment paper to cool completely.

4. Finish

Break into pieces and add:

• Chocolate candies
• Marshmallows
• Extra nuts

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Variations

🍫 Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Mix

Add:

• 1 cup melted chocolate
• ½ cup peanut butter
• Powdered sugar coating

🍪 Cookies & Cream Chex Mix

Add:

• Crushed sandwich cookies
• White chocolate drizzle

🎄 Holiday Sweet Chex Mix

Add:

• Red and green candies
• Sprinkles
• White chocolate

🥜 Salted Caramel Version

Finish with:

• Flaky sea salt

🍓 Fruity Sweet Mix

Add:

• Dried cranberries
• Freeze-dried strawberries
• Coconut flakes

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Storage

• Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
• Freeze for up to 3 months.

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Tips for Perfect Sweet Chex Mix

• Stir gently so the cereal pieces don’t break.
• Bake low and slow for an even caramel coating.
• Let it cool completely before storing—it crisps as it cools.
• Add chocolate pieces only after cooling to prevent melting.

🍬✨ Crunchy, buttery, caramelized, and sweet—this homemade Sweet Chex Mix is an irresistible snack for any occasion!