Best 10 Caramel Chex Mix Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible crunch and delightful sweetness of Caramel Chex Mix, a classic party snack that elevates any gathering. This delectable treat combines the irresistible flavors of caramel, peanut butter, and Chex cereal, creating a harmonious symphony of textures and tastes. With three variations to choose from, this recipe caters to diverse preferences and dietary needs. The classic Caramel Chex Mix offers a nostalgic blend of sweet and salty, while the gluten-free version ensures everyone can savor this timeless snack. For those with peanut allergies, the peanut-free variation provides an equally delicious alternative. Dive into the world of Caramel Chex Mix and experience a flavor sensation that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL CHEX MIX



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This wonderfully crunchy snack is loaded with cereal, pretzels and nuts-and coated with a not-too-sweet brown sugar mixture. Package this up as gifts, or set out a bowl at your party and watch it disappear by the handful. -Samantha Moyer, Oskaloosa, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups each Rice Chex, Corn Chex and Wheat Chex
2 cups miniature pretzels
2 cups pecan halves
2 cups salted cashews
3/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cereal, pretzels and nuts. In a small saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat. , Spread into 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Stir; bake 6 minutes longer. Transfer to waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 27g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CARAMEL CHEX MIX



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Make and share this Caramel Chex Mix recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nana in the woods

Categories     Low Protein

Time 4m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white corn syrup
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
17 ounces Corn Chex, poured in a brown paper bag

Steps:

  • Bring to a boil: salt, corn syrup, brown sugar and butter. Boil 1-1/2 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoons soda.
  • Pour over the chex cereal in brown paper bag. Microwave 3-1/2 to 4 minutes. Shake bag after each minute. Spread on cookie sheet to cool. Store in covered container.

CARAMEL CORN CHEX™ MIX



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Make a caramel corn-inspired party mix packed with cranberries and nuts for gift giving or just for delicious munching.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups popped microwave popcorn
4 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
1 cup mixed nuts
1/2 cup butter or margarine, cut up
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In large microwavable bowl, mix popcorn, cereal and nuts; set aside.
  • In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar and corn syrup uncovered on High about 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring after 1 minute, until mixture is boiling.
  • Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High about 5 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute, until cereal just begins to turn brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Add 3 cups of the cooled cereal mixture to melted chips; toss gently until evenly coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil. Cool about 30 minutes or until set.
  • In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures and cranberries. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

CARAMEL CRISPY CHEX MIX



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Make and share this Caramel Crispy Chex Mix recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bren in LR

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 1/2 cups Rice Chex
4 1/2 cups Corn Chex
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter (or margarine)
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup candy-coated chocolate candy (plain or peanut MandM's)

Steps:

  • In a large microwavable bowl, place cereals.
  • In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave brown sugar, butter and corn syrup uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until smooth and dissolved. Stir in baking soda until dissolved. Pour over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
  • Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute, just until cereal begins to brown.
  • Cool 5 minutes; stir in candies.
  • Spread on waxed paper to cool; break into bite-size pieces. Store in air-tight container.

CARAMEL CORN CHEX® MIX (1/2 RECIPE)



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Make a small batch of caramel corn-inspired party mix packed with nuts and berries.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups popped microwave popcorn
2 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
1/2 cup mixed nuts
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, cut up
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 cup white vanilla baking chips
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In medium microwavable bowl, mix popcorn, cereal and nuts; set aside.
  • In microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar and corn syrup uncovered on High 45 seconds to 1 minute, stirring halfway through microwave time, until mixture is boiling.
  • Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High about 3 minutes, stirring and scaping bowl after every minute, until cereal just begins to turn brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups of the cooled cereal mixture to melted chips; toss gently until evenly coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil. Cool about 30 minutes or until set.
  • In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures and cranberries. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

CARAMEL RICE CHEX MIX



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Very easy and very addictive

Provided by Sue Snoke

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 4

14 oz kraft caramels
6 c rice chex cereal
1-2 c pecan halves
1/4 c water

Steps:

  • 1. Measure cereal and pecans prior to melting caramels. Spray cookie sheet with Pam. Set oven to 300 degrees. Have foil/waxpaper ready
  • 2. Melt caramels and water over low heat, in a large pan, until completely melted and smooth.
  • 3. Remove from heat and gently stir in cereal/pecans. Mixture will not be completely covered at this time.
  • 4. Pour onto cookie sheet,spread out,and put in oven for 15 minutes.
  • 5. Remove from oven and stir gently to distribute caramel more. Put back in oven for 10 more minutes.
  • 6. Remove from oven and pour onto foil/waxpaper and spread out. Cool about 10 minutes and break into pieces. Store in airtight container.

CHEX PARTY MIX, MAPLE NUT, CON QUESO AND CARAMEL CRUNCH MIX.



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Make and share this Chex Party Mix, Maple Nut, Con Queso and Caramel Crunch Mix. recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 9 cups

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 cup butter
1 1/4 teaspoons seasoning salt
4 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup salted nuts
1 cup pretzel stick
8 cups Chex cereal
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons maple extract
8 cups Chex cereal
1 cup honey-roasted cashews
1/2 cup butter
1 package taco seasoning mix
8 cups Chex cereal
2 cups cheese nips
2 cups miniature nacho cheese tortilla chips
5 cups Chex cereal
4 cups plain popcorn
1 cup honey roasted peanuts
1/4 cup butter
6 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons light corn syrup (light in color)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • Melt butter in a roasting pan in oven.
  • Mix in seasonings.
  • Gradually stir in all dry ingredients.
  • Toss well.
  • Bake at 250* for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Spread on paper towel to cool.
  • ------MapleNut-------.
  • Melt the butter, sugar, extract together.
  • Toss with remaining ingredients.
  • Bake at 225* for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Cool on paper towels.
  • ------ConQueso-------.
  • Melt butter in a pan in the oven-stir in taco mix.
  • Gradually add cereals, crackers and chips, stirring well.
  • Bake at 250* for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Cool on apaer towel to cool.
  • ------CaramelCrunch---------.
  • Combine cereals, popcorn and nuts in an open pan.
  • Melt other ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 3 min.
  • Pour over cereal and toss well.
  • Bake at 250* for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • I think the reason some of these recipes call for melting in a roasting pan is to keep the dishes down.

CARAMEL CRISPY CHEX® MIX RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by bamagirl817

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 1/2 cups Rice Chex® cereal
4 1/2 cups Corn Chex® cereal
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup candy-coated chocolate candies

Steps:

  • 1. In large microwavable bowl, place cereals. 2. In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave brown sugar, butter and corn syrup uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until melted and smooth. Stir in baking soda until dissolved. Pour over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. 3. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute, just until cereal begins to brown. Cool 5 minutes; stir in candies. Spread on waxed paper to cool; break into bite-size pieces. Store in airtight container. 1 Serving: Calories 200 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 7g (Saturated Fat 4 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 180mg; Total Carbohydrate 32g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 20g); Protein 1g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 6%; Iron 25% Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 MyPyramid Servings: 1 tsp Fats & Oils *% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

CARAMEL CORN CHEX™ MIX



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Make a caramel corn-inspired party mix packed with cranberries and nuts for gift giving or just for delicious munching.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups popped microwave popcorn
4 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
1 cup mixed nuts
1/2 cup butter or margarine, cut up
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In large microwavable bowl, mix popcorn, cereal and nuts; set aside.
  • In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar and corn syrup uncovered on High about 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring after 1 minute, until mixture is boiling.
  • Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High about 5 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute, until cereal just begins to turn brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Add 3 cups of the cooled cereal mixture to melted chips; toss gently until evenly coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil. Cool about 30 minutes or until set.
  • In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures and cranberries. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

CARAMEL CORN CHEX® MIX (1/2 RECIPE)



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Make a small batch of caramel corn-inspired party mix packed with nuts and berries.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups popped microwave popcorn
2 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
1/2 cup mixed nuts
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, cut up
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 cup white vanilla baking chips
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In medium microwavable bowl, mix popcorn, cereal and nuts; set aside.
  • In microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar and corn syrup uncovered on High 45 seconds to 1 minute, stirring halfway through microwave time, until mixture is boiling.
  • Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High about 3 minutes, stirring and scaping bowl after every minute, until cereal just begins to turn brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups of the cooled cereal mixture to melted chips; toss gently until evenly coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil. Cool about 30 minutes or until set.
  • In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures and cranberries. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. This will ensure that your Caramel Chex Mix has the best flavor and texture.
  • Measure your ingredients carefully. This is especially important for the sugar and butter, as too much or too little can affect the outcome of the recipe.
  • Cook the sugar mixture until it reaches the desired color and consistency. This is what will give your Caramel Chex Mix its characteristic caramel flavor and texture.
  • Stir the Chex cereal constantly while coating it with the caramel mixture. This will help to ensure that the cereal is evenly coated and doesn't clump together.
  • Spread the coated Chex cereal out on a baking sheet to cool. This will help to prevent it from sticking together.
  • Once the Caramel Chex Mix has cooled, break it into pieces and store it in an airtight container. It will keep for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Caramel Chex Mix is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover Chex cereal, and it is also a fun and creative way to satisfy your sweet tooth. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying snack that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a sweet and crunchy snack, give Caramel Chex Mix a try!

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