Best 5 Sweet And Salty Valentines Chex Party Mix Recipes

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Give a sweet and salty treat to your sweetheart this Valentine's Day with a delicious recipe for Sweet and Salty Valentines Chex Party Mix. This easy-to-make snack is sure to delight your loved one and will be the perfect addition to any Valentine's Day celebration. With a combination of sweet and salty flavors, this party mix is sure to tantalize your taste buds and make your Valentine's Day extra special.

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SWEET AND SALTY VALENTINE'S CHEX™ PARTY MIX



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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

SWEET 'N' SALTY PARTY MIX



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These crunchy munchies are sure to rank high with your family and friends. The combination of flavors gets this sweet and salty chex mix recipe just right. -Candice Lumley, Charles City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield about 10 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (12 ounces) Corn Chex
1 package (10 ounces) Cheerios
1 package (10 ounces) Honeycomb cereal
1 package (10 ounces) pretzel sticks
1-3/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups canola oil
1-1/4 cups butter, melted
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons garlic salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275°. In a very large bowl, combine cereals and pretzels. In another bowl, mix the remaining ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat. , Transfer to a large roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, 1-1/4 hours or until cereal is crisp, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 560mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SWEET AND SALTY SNACK MIX



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This snack mix has been a family favorite for over 20 years. It's the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy. It's sure to please the whole crowd with no corn syrup and no hot oven! This makes a great gift for the holidays and also freezes really well.

Provided by MARGARET N

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 25m

Yield 17

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12 ounce) package crispy corn and rice cereal
1 ⅓ cups pecan halves
1 ⅓ cups almonds
1 ⅓ cups cashews
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, or more to taste
¾ cup raisins
1 stick butter
3 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place cereal, pecans, almonds, cashews, coconut, and raisins in a large brown paper bag or large microwave-safe bowl and stir or shake to mix.
  • Melt 1 stick plus 3 tablespoons butter, brown sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour over the cereal mixture and stir to coat.
  • Microwave on high in three 90-second intervals, stirring between intervals, 4 1/2 minutes total. Spread out to cool before breaking apart.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 19.7 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 372.5 mg, Sugar 28.3 g

SWEET PARTY MIX



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This is a great snack mix. Wherever I bring this, I am asked for the recipe. You can't stop eating it!

Provided by BOBBI POTE

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) package crispy corn and rice cereal
5 ounces slivered almonds
6 ounces toasted, chopped pecans
¾ cup butter
¾ cup dark corn syrup
1 ½ cups light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Lightly grease a large roasting pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix crispy corn and rice cereal, slivered almonds and toasted, chopped pecans.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and mix with dark corn syrup and light brown sugar. Pour the mixture over the crispy corn and rice cereal mixture. Stir and shake to coat all the nuts and cereal.
  • Pour the coated mixture into the prepared roasting pan. Stirring approximately every 15 minutes, cook 1 hour in the preheated oven. Cool on wax paper, and store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 176.6 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

VALENTINE CHEX® MIX (1/2 RECIPE)



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Personalize sweet Chex® cereal mix with red, white and pink candies for an extra-special Valentine's Day treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 25m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 1/2 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup red, white and pink candy-coated chocolate candies
2 tablespoons red or pink candy sprinkles

Steps:

  • Place cereal in medium bowl. In small microwavable bowl, microwave vanilla chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
  • Place 1/2 of the cereal mixture in 1-gallon food-storage plastic bag. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil; cool about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir candies and sprinkles into remaining cereal mixture. Spread on waxed paper or foil; cool about 15 minutes.
  • In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: This will ensure that your Chex party mix has the best possible flavor. Freshly popped popcorn and pretzels will give your mix a light and airy texture, while fresh nuts and candies will add a variety of flavors and colors.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make Chex party mix, so feel free to get creative and try different combinations of ingredients. You can add different types of nuts, candies, and even dried fruits to create a unique and delicious snack.
  • Make a big batch: Chex party mix is a great snack to have on hand for parties, potlucks, or just for snacking at home. Make a big batch and store it in an airtight container so you can enjoy it all week long.

Conclusion:

Chex party mix is a classic snack that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, customizable, and always a crowd-pleaser. Whether you are making it for a party or just for a snack, be sure to follow these tips to make the best Chex party mix possible.

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