Description
A delightful mix of crunchy Chex cereal coated in a rich toffee sauce, perfect for movie nights and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Chex cereal (any variety)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
- Stir in the brown sugar until combined and bubbly.
- Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour the Chex cereal into a large bowl and drizzle the butter mixture over it, gently folding until all pieces are coated.
- Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider toasting the nuts lightly before adding them to the mix. Store in an airtight container to maintain its crunch for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: toffee, Chex mix, snack, sweet, crunchy, party food
