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Sweet and Salty Chex Mix Recipe

Sweet and Salty Chex Mix Recipe
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This Sweet and Salty Chex Mix is a delightful snack blend combining crunchy corn and rice cereals, honey roasted and salted peanuts, and tiny pretzel twists all coated in a rich buttery brown sugar glaze. Baked to a golden crisp and finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, this snack mix offers the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors ideal for parties, movie nights, or a tasty on-the-go treat.

Ingredients

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Sweet Glaze

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt

Mix-Ins

  • 4 1/2 cups corn Chex cereal
  • 4 1/2 cups rice Chex cereal
  • 1 cup honey roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup salted peanuts
  • 2 cups tiny pretzel twists

Finishing

  • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the mix evenly and slowly.
  2. Make the Glaze: In a large mixing bowl, melt the butter completely. Whisk in the brown sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt until the sugar dissolves completely, creating a smooth sweet glaze.
  3. Add Mix-Ins: Add the corn Chex cereal, rice Chex cereal, honey roasted peanuts, salted peanuts, and tiny pretzel twists to the bowl. Toss everything together thoroughly so that all pieces are evenly coated with the glaze.
  4. Bake the Mix: Spread the mixture in an even layer on a large baking sheet. Place it in the oven and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to promote even browning and prevent burning. The mix should become golden brown and crisp.
  5. Cool and Finish: Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle flaky sea salt over the warm mix for an enhanced salty flavor contrast. Let the mixture cool completely on the baking sheet; this allows it to crisp up further.
  6. Store: Once cooled, transfer the mix to an airtight container. It can be stored for up to 2 weeks, making it a convenient snack for any occasion.

Notes

  • Stirring every 15 minutes during baking is essential to prevent burning and ensure even crispiness.
  • Use flaky sea salt as a finishing touch to maximize flavor contrast between sweet and salty.
  • Store the mix in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness and crunch.
  • For a nut-free version, omit peanuts and substitute with extra pretzels or seeds.
  • This recipe can be doubled easily for larger batches.

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