Best 3 Julias Extra Special Holiday Chex Mix Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful holiday treat with Julia's Extra Special Holiday Chex Mix, a perfect snack for festive gatherings and a thoughtful gift for loved ones. This Chex mix is a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors, featuring a variety of Chex cereals, nuts, pretzels, and candies coated in a luscious caramel glaze. The recipe includes two variations: a classic version with traditional ingredients and a spicy version that adds a touch of heat with chili powder and cayenne pepper. Both mixes are easy to make and can be tailored to your taste preferences, making them a versatile treat for any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

JULIE'S EXTRA SPECIAL HOLIDAY CHEX MIX



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My mix is based on a recipe that my childhood best friend's mother, Mrs. Harper, had for Chex Mix. It became an annual ritual for me to call her to ask for the recipe yet again. :) This mix is so very, very yummy and decadent! Good thing I only make it once a year...

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 14 cups, approx

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb bacon, slices (approx, up to 1/2 cup drippings) or 1/3 cup bacon drippings (approx, up to 1/2 cup drippings)
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt, to taste
4 dashes Tabasco sauce, to taste
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
1 cup cashew pieces
2 cups pretzels (whatever shape you prefer, but small ones are easier to handle)
5 cups Corn Chex
3 cups Rice Chex
1 cup Wheat Chex
2 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal
1 cup cheese nips or 1 cup goldfish crackers

Steps:

  • Fry up the bacon until it's nice and crisp. Note: for those who've asked, 1 pound of bacon (in my experience) will yield between 1/3 to 1/2 cup of drippings. It depends on the bacon you use.
  • Then place the cooked bacon in a container and reserve it for another use- it's the leftover drippings you're after!
  • Pre-heat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter and bacon drippings together in a saucepan, then stir in the seasonings to make a nice, buttery mix.
  • In a very large bowl, combine the mix ingredients.
  • Gradually stir in the buttery seasoning mix until the dry mix is evenly coated.
  • Spread on cookie sheets and bake for 1 hour, turning every 15 minutes.
  • Spread on paper towels to cool.
  • Store in airtight container.
  • Makes about 14 cups Chex mix snack.

JULIA'S EXTRA SPECIAL HOLIDAY CHEX MIX



Julia's Extra Special Holiday Chex Mix image

I went online to find a chex mix recipe to use as favors for a luncheon we were having. This is so awesome...you will not be able to stop eating it.

Provided by Lori Rutherford

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb bacon (approx, up to 1/2 c drippings)
1/2 c butter
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp celery salt
1/4 tsp ground sage
1/2 tsp lawry's seasoned salt
2 c dry roasted peanuts
1 c cashew pieces
2 c pretzels
5 c corn chex
3 c rice chex
1 c wheat chex
2 c cheerios toasted oat cereal

Steps:

  • 1. Fry bacon until it's nice and crisp. 1 lb. of bacon will yield between 1/3 to 1/2 c of drippings. It depends on the bacon you use.
  • 2. Place cooked bacon in a container and reserve it for another use. It's the leftover drippings you're after.
  • 3. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • 4. Melt the butter and bacon drippings together in a saucepan, then stir in the seasonings to make a nice, buttery mix.
  • 5. In a large bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients and gradually stir in the buttery seasoning mix until the dry ingredients are evenly coated.
  • 6. Spread on a cookie sheet and bake for 1 hr, turning every 15 minutes. Spread on paper towel to cool.

HOLIDAY CHEX MIX



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This recipe is a keeper! It's a great way to use up cereal you may have purchased on sale, and it's such a delicious snack you'll have a hard time stopping. Use any cereal you like (chex, cinnamon toast crunch, life, or whatever you have on hand). I tried this with cheerios, captain crunch, cocoa puffs, raisin bran, and whatever else I could find. My only thought for next time is why not add some miniature marshmallows to the mix? Recipe courtesy of A Thrifty Mom. Serving size is estimated. Thank you!

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Christmas

Time 30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 cups cereal
2 cups coconut, grated
1 cup almonds, sliced (or use any nuts you prefer)
2 cups pretzels
1 cup sugar
1 cup light Karo syrup
3/4 cup butter
1 cup candy cane, dust (chopped)

Steps:

  • Mix cereal, almonds, pretzels, and coconut in a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine butter, sugar, and Karo.
  • Over medium heat melt the butter and blend ingredients together.
  • Stir while heating, and once it comes to a boil, cook for 2 minutes. Set a timer because if it cooks too long it will be too hard. If it doesn't cook long enough it will be too soft.
  • Once it has cooked at a full boil for 2 minutes take the mixture off the heat.
  • Sprinkle in the topped candy canes ( make sure you add them slowly so they don't turn into a large ball).
  • As you sprinkle in the candy cane, whisk to prevent large lumps.
  • Pour over the top of the cereal mixture in bowl and stir until all cereal is well coated.
  • Then pour onto a greased cookie sheet and top with sprinkles if you want.
  • Let cool, store in a zip lock bag and enjoy!

Tips:

  • Choose your Chex: You can use regular Chex, Honey Chex, or a combination of both. If you want a gluten-free Chex mix, use gluten-free Chex cereal.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your Chex mix will taste. Use real butter, not margarine, and fresh spices.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When baking the Chex mix, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the Chex from getting crispy.
  • Stir the Chex mix often: While the Chex mix is baking, stir it often to ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Add the Chex mix to the sauce immediately: Once the sauce is ready, add the Chex mix to it immediately. This will help the Chex mix absorb the flavors of the sauce.
  • Let the Chex mix cool before serving: Once the Chex mix is coated in sauce, let it cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help the sauce to set.

Conclusion:

Julia's Extra Special Holiday Chex Mix is a delicious and festive snack that is perfect for any holiday party. With its sweet and savory flavors, this Chex mix is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy holiday snack, give this recipe a try.

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