Sweet Holiday Chex Mix
A crunchy and sweet mixture of cereals, nuts, and coconut, perfect for snacking during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Cereal and Nuts
- 4 cups corn Chex
- 4 cups rice Chex
- 4 cups wheat Chex
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups pecan halves
Syrup Mixture
- 1 cup unsalted butter Melted
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar Packed
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- In an extra-large mixing bowl, combine the Chex cereals with the shredded coconut and pecan halves. Set aside.
- Line your counter with a large sheet of parchment paper.
Cooking
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
- Add corn syrup, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt to the saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once it reaches a rolling boil, boil for 3 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot syrup over the dry Chex mix and toss to evenly coat everything.
Cooling
- Spread the Chex mix out onto the parchment paper and allow it to cool.
- After cooling, break it into bite-sized pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Ensure it cools completely before sealing.