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 mins
cool time30 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramel chex mix, caramel peanut snack mix, caramel snack mix
Servings: 12 people
- 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
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!