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Caramel Chex Mix

This chewy, crunchy Caramel Chex Mix is coated in a gooey caramel sauce and salted peanuts, making it salty, sweet, and very addictive!
Prep Time15 minutes
cool time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramel chex mix, caramel peanut snack mix, caramel snack mix
Servings: 12 people

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 oz) box rice Chex cereal
  • 1 cup butter 2 sticks
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 cups peanuts

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and pour your Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl. Set aside for later.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, and light corn syrup. Stirring continuously, bring the mixture to a boil, then continue to boil for 1 minute.
  • Remove from the heat, stir in the baking soda, then quickly pour the caramel mixture into your bowl of Chex and stir to coat the cereal evenly.
  • Add in the peanuts, stir to combine, then transfer the Caramel Chex Mix onto your prepared baking sheet and let it cool completely before storing or enjoying!