Irresistible Caramel-Churro Chex Mix: The Ultimate

Yes, they are wicked… wickedly delicious, that is. And they’re also addictive.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 3 ½cupscrispy rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex®)

  • 3 ½cupsbite-size corn square cereal (such as Corn Chex®)

  • 1cuphalved pretzel sticks

  • ½cuphoney roasted peanuts

  • 1cupunsalted butter, melted

  • cupbrown sugar

  • 1tablespoonvanilla extract

  • 1cupwhite sugar

  • 2tablespoonsground cinnamon

  • ½cupcaramels, each unwrapped and cut into 4 pieces

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Combine rice and corn cereal squares, pretzels, and peanuts in a large bowl; stir to combine. Whisk butter, brown sugar, and vanilla together in a bowl; drizzle over cereal mixture and toss to coat.

  3. Whisk together white sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle over cereal mixture; toss again to thoroughly coat. Add cereal mixture to the baking sheet, and spread out evenly.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and cool for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in caramels, and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories345
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
18g
23%
Saturated Fat
10g
52%
Cholesterol
41mg
14%
Sodium
260mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
44g
16%
Dietary Fiber
2g
6%
Total Sugars
31g
Protein
4g
Vitamin C
2mg
10%
Calcium
64mg
5%
Iron
3mg
17%
Potassium
104mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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