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Toffee Chex Mix

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Mixed nuts provide protein, healthy fats, and fiber while the portion-controlled nature of snack mix makes it easy to enjoy a satisfying treat without overindulging.
Toffee Chex Mix

Toffee Chex Mix

Recipe by Daily Disher

Toffee Chex Mix combines crispy cereal and mixed nuts coated in buttery homemade toffee for a sweet and crunchy snack that’s impossible to stop eating.

Course: SnackCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
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Servings

8

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Calories

180

kcal

25

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 6 cups Chex cereal

    • 1 cup mixed nuts

    • 1 cup brown sugar

    • 0.5 cup butter

    • 0.25 cup light corn syrup

    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda

    Directions

    • Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
    • In a large bowl, combine Chex cereal and mixed nuts, then set aside until the toffee mixture is ready.
    • In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup, then bring to a boil over medium heat.
    • Once boiling, allow the mixture to cook for 5 minutes without stirring for the toffee to thicken.
    • Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract and baking soda until well combined.
    • Quickly pour the hot toffee mixture over the cereal and nuts, stirring gently to evenly coat everything.
    • Spread the coated cereal mix onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer to ensure consistent baking.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent burning and ensure even coating.
    • Remove from the oven, let the mix cool completely, and then break into pieces before serving or storing.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 180kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    This Toffee Chex Mix brings sweet, buttery crunch to your Monday Munchies with irresistible homemade toffee coating every bite. The combination of crispy cereal and mixed nuts creates the perfect texture contrast, while the caramelized toffee adds just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for gift-giving, movie nights, or whenever you need a snack that feels special but comes together easily.

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