Best 5 Sweet Chex Crunch Recipes

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Sweet Chex Crunch, also known as Chex Mix, is a classic snack mix that is perfect for parties, potlucks, or just enjoying as a sweet treat. Made with a combination of Chex cereal, pretzels, nuts, and candy, this sweet and salty snack is sure to satisfy your cravings. With endless variations and easy-to-follow recipes, you can customize your Sweet Chex Crunch to suit your personal tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or want to try something new and unique, you're sure to find the perfect Sweet Chex Crunch recipe in this article.

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

CHOCOLATE CHEX® CARAMEL CRUNCH



Chocolate Chex® Caramel Crunch image

Plain brown sugar and butter turns into caramelly goodness that surrounds chocolate cereal squares for a scrumptious crunchy snack.

Provided by Chex

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Chex® Party Mix

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups Chocolate Chex® cereal
¾ cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup vanilla baking chips

Steps:

  • Into large microwavable bowl, measure cereal; set aside. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper.
  • In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave brown sugar, butter and corn syrup uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until melted and smooth. Stir in baking soda until dissolved. Pour over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave on High 3 minutes, stirring every minute. Spread on cookie sheet. Cool 10 minutes. Break into bite-size pieces.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave vanilla baking chips uncovered on High about 1 minute 30 seconds or until chips can be stirred smooth (bowl will be hot). Drizzle over snack. Refrigerate until set. Store in tightly covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 218.1 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

SWEET PARTY MIX



Sweet Party Mix image

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

SWEET 'N' CRUNCHY MIX



Sweet 'n' Crunchy Mix image

My kids like snacks with a lot of crunch. So I combined a few of their favorite ingredients for this recipe, and it was an instant success. In fact, I've become famous in our neighborhood for this simply delicious mix. -Amy Briggs, Zimmerman, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield about 1-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 cups Rice Chex
2-1/2 cups Honey-Nut Cheerios
1 package (10 ounces) honey bear-shaped crackers
2 cups miniature pretzels
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cereals, graham crackers and pretzels. In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat. Spread into two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. , Bake at 275° for 10 minutes. Stir; bake 10 minutes longer. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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 CHEX MIX



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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 ingredients will give your Chex Crunch the best flavor. If you can, use organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't overcook the Chex: Chex should be cooked until it is crispy, but not too hard. If you overcook it, it will become tough and chewy.
  • Use a variety of toppings: The great thing about Chex Crunch is that you can use a variety of toppings to create different flavors. Some popular toppings include melted chocolate, peanut butter, marshmallows, and sprinkles.
  • Let the Chex Crunch cool completely before storing it: This will help to prevent the Chex Crunch from becoming soggy.
  • Store the Chex Crunch in an airtight container: This will help to keep the Chex Crunch fresh and crispy.

Conclusion:

Chex Crunch is a delicious and versatile snack that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little creativity, you can create a Chex Crunch that is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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