Chocolate Gooey Chex Mix
The ultimate Chocolate Chex Mix recipe! Rich, sweet, and salty clusters that store well and make the best edible holiday gift. Ready in 15 minutes!
Servings: 16
Calories: 445kcal
Ingredients
- 5 cups Chocolate Chex cereal
- 5 cups Cocoa Puffs cereal
- 4 cups Golden Grahams cereal
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut toasted (see note 1)
- 1 cup almonds sliced or slivered
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1¼ cup salted butter
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 5 cups Chocolate Chex cereal, 5 cups Cocoa Puffs cereal , 4 cups Golden Grahams cereal, 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut, and 1 cup almonds.
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup light corn syrup , 1¼ cup salted butter, and 1 cup white granulated sugar. Over medium heat, bring mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 2 minutes while stirring.
- Remove from heat and add in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Pour over cereal mixture, and stir in gently with rubber spatula, being careful not to crush the cereal. Spread in a layer over greased parchment paper to cool to speed up the cooling process.
Notes
Note 1: Toast coconut on a parchment paper lined baking sheet in oven preheated to 350℉ for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. You can toast for a few more minutes for a more brown color.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 372mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 997IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 10mg
