Name: Gooey Coconut Almond Chex Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 5 cups rice chex cereal; 5 cups golden grahams cereal; 2 cups sweetened, shredded coconut; 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds; 1 cup butter; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup light corn syrup; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp almond extract

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This ooey gooey coconut almond chex mix is a classic party snack made with chex, golden grahams, coconut, and sliced almonds. It’s a crispy and chewy treat that is irresistible!

I’m a sucker for snack mixes. Sweet and salty, chewy and crunchy, I want it all! If you like this gooey coconut almond chex mix, you’ll also like my butter toffee pretzels, pumpkin spice snack mix, churro bugles, and cinnamon roll pretzels.

Why you’ll love this recipe:

If you’re looking for the best gooey coconut almond chex mix recipe, look no further. This easy, completely addictive sweet chex mix is both crispy and chewy all at the same time. Made with crunchy cereal, slivered almonds, coconut flakes, coated in an ooey gooey sweet coating. It’s one of the best snack mixes out there!

Buttery, gooey, and 100% addictive, this gooey chex mix will have you completely hooked. One bite is all it takes, and you won’t be able to walk away.

Ingredients you’ll need:

Rice chex cereal
Golden grahams cereal
Sweetened shredded coconut
Sliced almonds
Butter
Granulated sugar
Light corn syrup
Vanilla extract
Almond extract

Ooey gooey chex mix is the perfect sweet, salty, and crunchy blend. It has a mixture of cereal, shredded coconut, and sliced almonds, all covered in a soft caramel sugar mixture.

Gooey, chewy chex mix is seriously some of the most insanely good and addictive stuff you’ll ever eat! I should NEVER be left alone with this stuff because the result would be disastrous. It’s extremely addictive and I have ZERO self-control when it comes to this mix.

How to make the best gooey coconut almond chex mix:

In a large mixing bowl, add chex cereal, golden grahams, shredded coconut, and sliced almonds. Mix to combine, then set aside.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, and corn syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring continuously to prevent burning, then continue to boil for 3 minutes.
Stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract, then pour into your cereal mixture, and quickly mix to coat the cereal, coconut, and almonds evenly.
Divide the mixture between two baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mats, then break up any large clusters with your hands before leaving it to cool completely.

This gooey, sweet, delicious, coconut, almond chex mix is so easy to make! It literally takes less than 15 minutes to mix up and is completely no bake! It’s the perfect movie night snack, treat for a holiday party, or for sharing with friends! Everyone will love it.

It’s a little crunchy, chewy, and coated in the most delicious, sweet gooey coating. It is definitely one of the best snack mixes out there. It’s a delicious little treat to wrap in little baggies and hand out to your neighbors, or whip up a batch for parties or game nights. Make a big batch if you are in the mood for sharing or split the recipe anytime, you’re craving a sweet treat!

My top tips:

BOWL SIZE: It’s important to use a large bowl when making this recipe because it makes a ton, and it is also very difficult to stir, so it can get a little messy. The bigger the bowl, the easier this is to mix!
CEREAL: If you can’t get your hands on Golden Grahams cereal, no problem! You can absolutely use all Chex cereal in this recipe. The rice Chex cereal is widely available, but corn Chex or honey nut Chex would work as well.
COCONUT: You’ll want to make sure you’re using shredded coconut rather than flaked coconut for this recipe. The smaller size of shredded coconut makes for a finer, more subtle coconut texture.
BOILING: Avoid cooking the butter and sugar mixture for too long. Boiling it for exactly 3 minutes is what gives this mix a perfectly chewy exterior. It’s also important to stir this mixture continuously to prevent any burning.
WORKING QUICKLY: Once you the butter and sugar sauce is done boiling, you’ll need to move quickly to coat the cereal mixture before it begins to cool and set up. I like using a rubber spatula to mix, as this avoids crushing the cereal too much.
PREP YOUR PAN: Make sure to line your sheet pans with parchment paper, wax paper, or a silicone baking mat to prevent any sticking!
COOLING: I recommend transferring this snack mix onto lined baking sheets to finish cooling. This prevents the cereal from clumping together into one hard ball and ensures all the coating has set before storing or enjoying.
STORING: Coconut almond Chex is best enjoyed within 2-3 days, but you can transfer any leftovers into an airtight container or Ziploc bag and store at room temperature for up to 1 week. I do not recommend storing in the fridge as this may alter the chewy texture.

One of my favorite things about this sweet treat is that it takes less than 15 minutes from start to finish. It’s made with simple pantry ingredients and is so easy to prepare. Just make sure you have a very large bowl before starting because this gooey Chex mix makes a ton!

I’ve never met person who does not love this sweet chex mix with coconut and almonds! It’s the perfect cozy up to a movie night at home or game night around the kitchen table kind of snack. I like to mix all the cereal and “mix in’s” in a big bowl first and then pour the sweet, buttery sauce over quickly after it’s ready. In just a few minutes you’ll have the best crowd-pleasing treat!

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