Best 8 Sweet Chex Mix Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Sweet Chex Mix, a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This iconic snack combines the satisfying crunch of Chex cereal with a symphony of sweet, salty, and nutty components.

The Sweet Chex Mix embraces the classic combination of Chex cereal, pretzels, and nuts, coated in a luscious caramel glaze. For those seeking a more decadent treat, the Chocolate Chex Mix elevates the experience with a rich chocolate coating, while the Peanut Butter Chex Mix offers a delightful peanut butter twist. Those with a sweet tooth will relish the Fruity Chex Mix, adorned with vibrant dried fruits and a hint of cinnamon.

For a unique twist, the Salty Chex Mix balances the sweet symphony with a savory blend of seasonings, while the Spicy Chex Mix adds a fiery kick to satisfy adventurous palates. The Crunchy Chex Mix, true to its name, emphasizes the satisfying crunch of Chex cereal, while the Chex Muddy Buddies introduce a delightful chocolate and peanut butter combination, coated in powdered sugar.

No matter your preference, the Sweet Chex Mix family offers a flavor adventure for every snacker. Dive into the world of sweet and savory harmony, and discover your new favorite snacking companion.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SWEET AND SALTY VALENTINE'S CHEX™ PARTY MIX



Sweet and Salty Valentine's Chex™ Party Mix image

Watch out: This crowd-pleasing snack mix, made with Vanilla Chex™, chocolate candies, popcorn and peanuts, is over-the-top addictive!

Provided by Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Snack

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup Vanilla Chex™ cereal
1 cup mini pretzels
2 cups lightly salted popped popcorn
1/2 cup salted peanuts
1/2 cup dark cocoa Candy Melts™
1/2 cup white Candy Melts™
1/2 cup seasonal M&M's® chocolate candies
1 tablespoon Valentine's candy sprinkles

Steps:

  • Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper or waxed paper. Spread cereal, mini pretzels, popcorn and peanuts on cookie sheet.
  • In separate bowls, microwave Candy Melts™ on Medium (50%) in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each, just until melted.
  • Use spoon to drizzle melts over cereal mixture. Top with candies and sprinkles. Let stand about 10 minutes or until drizzle is set. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 0 g

TANYA'S SWEET CHEX MIX



Tanya's Sweet Chex Mix image

Went to an alphabet pot luck tonight where everyone signed up to bring a dish that started with a particular letter of the alphabet. Of all the dishes (and there were lots of yummy ones), this was my favorite. I decided to name it after my friend's sweet daughter that made it.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 37m

Yield 18 cups, 18-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup light Karo syrup
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter (NOT margarine)
1 dash imitation butter flavoring
1 pinch baking soda
18 cups Chex cereal or 18 cups Crispix cereal, and nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F.
  • Melt together Karo syrup, sugar and butter in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  • Add butter flavoring and baking soda, mix.
  • Pour over cereal mixture (use whatever quantities of cereal and nuts that you desire to make 18 cups).
  • Spread on a large, flat cookie sheet and bake at 250°F for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and spread Chex mixture on waxed paper, separating cereal pieces. Let cool completely.

SWEET CRISPIX (OR CHEX) PARTY MIX



SWEET CRISPIX (OR CHEX) PARTY MIX image

Categories     Candy     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy

Number Of Ingredients 6

12oz box or 6 cups of cereal.
2 cups of mixed nuts
1 cup brown sugar ( I have another recipe that says 1 1/2c.)
1 1/2 sticks of butter (3/4 cup)
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 tsp baking soda

Steps:

  • mix cereal and nuts together in large bowl. set aside. melt butter, sugar and corn syrup in sauce pan over medium heat, boil 1 minute stirring constantly. remove from heat and stir in baking soda. stir 1 minute. (it will be foamy.). quickly pour mixture over cereal and nuts and stir until well combined. You can now use the oven or microwave. Microwave: your cereal mixture must be in a microwave safe bowl. Cook on high for 1 minute; stir and repeat 4 more times. Oven: put cereal mixture on cookie sheets covered with parchment paper. bake at 250 F for 15 min. Stir and bake another 15min. For Both methods: after baking or microwaving, spread the mixture out on the counter, covered with wax paper (or parchment paper )that has been sprayed with Pam. Let cool then break into pieces.

SWEET PARTY CHEX MIX WITH BERRIES



Sweet Party Chex Mix With Berries image

This party mix recipe came from my favorite cookbook, Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book. My DH loves party mix so this is a popular recipe in our home.

Provided by lauralie41

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups bite-size Corn Chex
4 cups bite-size Rice Chex
2 cups pretzels (knots)
1 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup dried blueberries or 1 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • Combine corn and rice cereals, pretzels, and almonds together in large roasting pan or baking dish, set aside.
  • Bring to boil while stirring in a medium saucepan the brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. When mixture comes to boiling point stop stirring and let boil for an additional 5 minutes over medium heat.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the baking soda. Pour immediately over cereal mixture. Stir gently to evenly coat cereal mixture.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in 300 degree oven. Stir and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from oven, stir in dried fruit, and spread mixture on buttered foil to cool. Break into bite size pieces and store in airtight container.

TOASTY SWEET COCONUTTY GRAHAM CHEX MIX®



Toasty Sweet Coconutty Graham Chex Mix® image

I was given this recipe from a good friend. It was really good. Then I toasted the coconut and almonds and it was really, really good! Great finger food for watching football and parties!

Provided by TADA

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 ounce) package sweetened shredded coconut
2 (6 ounce) packages slivered almonds
1 (14 ounce) box crispy rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex®)
1 (12 ounce) box honey graham cereal (such as Golden Grahams®)
2 cups white sugar
2 cups corn syrup
1 ½ cups butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread coconut out on a baking sheet. Spread almonds onto a separate baking sheet.
  • Bake coconut and almonds in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove baking sheets from oven and stir; continue cooking, stirring every 4 to 5 minutes, until coconut and almonds are golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Combine coconut, almonds, rice cereal squares, and honey graham cereal together in a large bowl.
  • Bring white sugar, corn syrup, and butter to a boil in a saucepan. Heat to 240 degrees F (115 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour sugar mixture over cereal mixture and stir until well coated. Pour mixture out onto 2 baking sheets to cool, stirring occasionally to prevent clumping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 278.6 mg, Sugar 24.2 g

SWEET AND SALTY TOFFEE CHEX MIX™



Sweet and Salty Toffee Chex Mix™ image

Sweet and salty flavors combine in this delicious Chex Mix™ that adds peanuts, popcorn and M&M's™ chocolate candies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h25m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bag (15 oz) Chex Mix™ traditional snack mix
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter
2 cups salted peanuts
4 cups popped popcorn
1 cup M&M's® chocolate candies

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray. Place snack mix in large ovenproof bowl.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar and butter over medium heat until mixture comes to a rolling boil, stirring frequently. Boil 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Immediately pour over snack mix, and gently stir to coat snack mix completely. Spoon into pan.
  • Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Let cool 1 hour. Break into pieces.
  • In another large bowl, mix snack mix and remaining ingredients. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

BUDDY THE ELF™ SWEET MAPLE CHEX™ MIX



Buddy The Elf™ Sweet Maple Chex™ Mix image

This sweet mix is full of Buddy's favorite flavor...maple syrup! Maple-sweetened Chex™ cereal, Cinnamon Chex™ cereal, mini cookies and pretzels are topped with his famous "spaghetti"-made with white chocolate noodles, chocolate candies and marshmallows.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups Rice Chex™ or Corn Chex™ cereal
1/4 cup maple-flavored syrup
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 1/2 cups mini vanilla wafer cookies
1 cup mini pretzel twists
2/3 cup white vanilla baking chips
2 tablespoons festive trees or other holiday sprinkles (red, white and green)
2 cups Cinnamon Chex™ cereal
1 cup salted roasted almonds
1/4 cup miniature marshmallows
2 tablespoons candy-coated chocolate candies (red and green)
2 tablespoons milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Line 2 large rimmed pans with waxed paper.
  • In large microwavable bowl, add cereal. In small bowl, mix syrup and melted butter. Pour over cereal in bowl; toss to coat evenly. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 4 minutes, stirring after each minute, until mixture is well coated and thoroughly glazed. Spread mixture in one of the pans to cool.
  • Spread cookies and pretzels in single layer, right side up, in remaining pan. In small microwavable bowl, microwave 1/3 cup of the vanilla baking chips uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Transfer melted chips to small resealable food-storage plastic bag; cut small corner from one end of bag. Drizzle on top of cookies and pretzels. Top with sprinkles; cool 20 to 30 minutes or until drizzle is set. Carefully break apart pretzels and cookies, if necessary.
  • In oval or round serving dish with sides, mix cereals, cookies, pretzels and almonds.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 1/3 cup vanilla baking chips uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds, until chips are melted and smooth. Transfer melted chips to small resealable food-storage plastic bag; cut small corner from one end of bag. Drizzle on top of snack mix to look like a spaghetti pile. Top with marshmallows and candies.
  • In another small microwavable bowl, microwave milk chocolate chips uncovered on High 15 to 30 seconds, stirring after 15 seconds, until chips are melted and smooth. Transfer melted chips to small resealable food-storage plastic bag; cut small corner from one end of bag. Drizzle on top of candies, marshmallows and snack mix to look like chocolate syrup. Top with additional sprinkles, if desired. Refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes or until drizzle is set. To serve, break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

SWEET CHEX MIX



Sweet Chex Mix image

I make this recipe for my neighbors at Christmas time. It is really good but very addictive. I try diffrent combinations of cereals but this is my favorite. If you like something else better, substitute. Enjoy!!

Provided by Kennasmommy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) box Golden Grahams cereal
1 (15 5/8 ounce) box Corn Chex or 1 (15 5/8 ounce) box Rice Chex
1 cup cashews
1 cup craisins
1 1/2 cups butter
2 cups sugar
2 cups karo white corn syrup

Steps:

  • Mix cereal, nuts and craisins in a large bowl.
  • In a saucepan, bring butter, sugar and karo syrup to a boil. Stirring constantly.
  • Dump syrup over cereal mixture and stir.
  • Place mixture on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 250 degrees for 10 minutes, stir and bake for another 10 minutes.
  • Let cool.
  • Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh cereals, nuts, and pretzels will give your Chex mix the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When baking the Chex mix, make sure to spread it out in a single layer so that it cooks evenly.
  • Stir frequently: Stir the Chex mix every few minutes while baking to prevent it from burning.
  • Let it cool completely: Once the Chex mix is baked, let it cool completely before storing it. This will help it to stay crispy.
  • Store it in an airtight container: Store the Chex mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Sweet Chex mix is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for parties, potlucks, or just enjoying at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and crunchy treat that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give Sweet Chex mix a try!

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