Ingredients
Cereal and Mix-ins
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 3 cups Golden Grahams cereal
- 1 1/2 cups mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, peanuts, or your choice)
- 2 cups sweetened, shredded coconut
Sugar Coating
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Golden Grahams cereals, mixed nuts, and shredded coconut. Set this mixture aside to prepare the syrup coating.
- Make the Sugar Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and salted butter. Heat over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Boil the Syrup: Allow the mixture to boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- Add Vanilla and Coat Mix: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Carefully pour the hot sugar mixture over the prepared cereal and nut mixture. Toss thoroughly to evenly coat all pieces with the sticky, sweet syrup.
- Cool and Store: Let the sweet Chex mix cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for easy snacking or gifting.
Notes
- Use salted butter to balance the sweetness, or unsalted butter plus a pinch of salt if preferred.
- Mixed nuts can be customized to your choice; toasted nuts will add extra flavor.
- Ensure the sugar mixture is boiled for the full 2 minutes for proper consistency.
- Allow the mix to cool completely to set the coating before storing.
- This mix is best enjoyed within 1 week when stored properly.
- For a nut-free version, omit nuts and increase coconut or cereal amounts accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
