Easy Christmas Crack Chex Mix Recipe
This sweet-and-salty holiday Chex mix bakes in a light caramel until shatteringly crisp, then gets tossed with festive candy. Perfect for gifting or snacking at parties.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5 cup crispy rice cereal squares
- 5 cup crispy corn cereal squares
- 3 cup mini pretzels
- 1.75 cup salted roasted peanuts
- 14 tbsp unsalted butter cut into pieces
- 1.75 cup light brown sugar packed
- 0.5 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.75 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp fine salt
- 1.25 cup red and green candy-coated chocolates stir in after cooling
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment.
- Combine rice cereal, corn cereal, pretzels, and peanuts in a large roasting pan.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring until dissolved.
- Simmer 4 minutes without stirring, then remove from heat. Whisk in vanilla, baking soda, and salt; it will foam.
- Pour caramel over cereal mixture. Toss with a spatula until everything is lightly coated.
- Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent clumps and ensure even coating.
- Cool completely on the sheets. Fold in candy-coated chocolates and break into bite-size clusters.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
Swap peanuts for roasted cashews or pecans, or add crushed peppermint for a minty twist. For gifting, portion into clear treat bags and tie with ribbon. Store airtight up to 1 week.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Christmas Crack Chex Mix Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.