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Chex Mix is a classic Christmas snack that is always a hit at holiday parties. This quick and easy Chex Mix recipe is sure to please any sweet tooth on your list. The secret ingredients are caramel and popcorn! Put it in a fun and festive bag or container for a great holiday gift idea for the foodie, or a sweet treat for a Christmas hostess gift!
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Easy Christmas Chex Mix For The Sweet Tooth - Recipe Card

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Servings: 10 Servings
Author: Crystal

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Caramel Sauce

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Ingredients for the Snack Mix:

  • 1 12- ounce box Corn Chex Cereal, Rice Chex Cereal or Wheat Chex cereal
  • 4 cups popped popcorn
  • 1 cup red and green M&M candies
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • Christmas sprinkles optional

Instructions

  • Before getting started, preheat the oven to 200 degrees and pour the Chex into one large bowl and the popcorn into another large bowl.
  • Make the caramel sauce by adding the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt to a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat while stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Melt the butter then allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring the whole time.
    Make the caramel sauce by adding the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt to a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Melt the butter then allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring the whole time.
  • Remove the pan from heat and add the baking soda. Stir everything until combined. Immediately pour the mixture over the Chex and popcorn.
    Remove the pan from heat and add the baking soda. Stir to mix the baking soda into the other ingredients, then immediately pour the mixture over the Chex and popcorn.
  • Slowly fold the caramel into the the cereal and popcorn until it’s fully coated being careful not to crush the cereal and popcorn. Give it a little toss, toss, toss and a shake, shake, shake to make sure your caramel sauce gets in all those nooks and crannies!
    Carefully stir the cereal and popcorn until it’s fully coated in the caramel sauce. Give it a little toss, toss, toss and a shake, shake, shake to make sure your caramel sauce gets in all those nooks and crannies!
  • Spread the mixture evenly over 2 parchment paper lined baking sheets and top with Christmas sprinkles, if desired. Place the pans in the oven to bake for 1 hour. Set your timer to toss your cereal mixture on 20 minute intervals to allow for even browning.
    Spread the mixture evenly over 2 parchment paper lined baking sheets and top with Christmas sprinkles, if desired. Place the pans in the oven to bake for 1 hour. Set your timer to toss your cereal mixture on 20 minute intervals to allow for even browning.
  • When the cook time is up, remove the pans from the oven and allow to cool completely.
  • Top with M&Ms and mini marshmallows, then transfer to a serving bowl or airtight container.
    Top with M&Ms and mini marshmallows, then transfer to a serving bowl or airtight container.