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Toffee Chex Mix Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 0h 15m
  • Cook Time: 1h 0m
  • Total Time: 1h 15m
  • Yield: Approximately 10 cups
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Toffee Chex Mix is a delightfully sweet and crunchy snack mix, combining the crispy texture of Chex cereal and pecans with a rich caramel coating and a drizzle of smooth semi-sweet chocolate. Perfect for parties, holiday treats, or a homemade gift, this recipe involves baking the caramel-coated mix for an hour to ensure a perfect toffee-like crunch and finishing it with melted chocolate for an irresistible finish.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 9 cups Chex cereal (any combination of Rice, Corn, or Wheat)
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prepare for baking.
  2. Combine Cereal and Nuts: In a large mixing bowl, combine the 9 cups of Chex cereal and 1 cup chopped pecans. Set this mixture aside for coating.
  3. Melt Butter and Sugar: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter. Stir in 1/2 cup packed brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt until the mixture begins to boil. Allow it to boil for 2–3 minutes without stirring, which helps develop the toffee flavor.
  4. Add Caramel Mixture: Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in 1 cup caramel sauce, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. The mixture will bubble up, which is normal and helps create a light, crisp texture.
  5. Coat Cereal: Pour the hot caramel mixture over the cereal and pecan mixture. Gently stir until all the pieces are evenly coated for consistent flavor and crunch.
  6. Spread on Baking Sheet: Spread the caramel-coated Chex mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet to ensure even baking.
  7. Bake and Stir: Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure all the pieces bake evenly and the coating becomes crunchy and toffee-like.
  8. Cool Completely: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the mixture to cool completely on the sheet so it hardens properly.
  9. Melt Chocolate: Melt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl using 30-second intervals, stirring well between each interval until smooth and fully melted.
  10. Drizzle Chocolate: Drizzle the melted chocolate evenly over the cooled Chex mix using a spoon or a piping bag for an attractive and delicious finish.
  11. Set Chocolate and Store: Let the chocolate set completely at room temperature before breaking the mix into pieces. Store the finished toffee Chex mix in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • You can use any combination of Rice, Corn, or Wheat Chex cereals according to your preference or availability.
  • Be cautious when adding the baking soda to the hot caramel mixture as it will bubble vigorously.
  • Stirring every 15 minutes during baking is crucial to prevent burning and ensure even coating.
  • Allow the mix to cool fully before drizzling with chocolate for the best presentation and texture.
  • Store the finished mix in an airtight container at room temperature, where it will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.

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