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Ooey gooey sweet chex mix topped with fresh coconut and sliced almonds. Such a delicious treat that will instantly become a new favorite.
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- Best Sweet Chex Mix
- Ingredients
- How to Make Sweet Chex Mix
- Tips + Modifications
- More Snack and Party Mix Recipes
- Sweet Chex Mix Recipe Printable Recipe
Best Sweet Chex Mix
Warning: This is one of those treats that you can’t stop eating. It’s seriously so delicious and has the perfect combination of flavors. I can never get enough!
This is another fabulous recipe that comes from my grandma. :) As a little girl, I remember her making this gooey sweet chex mix during the holidays. It was such a yummy treat. This was the first time I’ve made it on my own and I couldn’t believe how easy it was to make! It is seriously so addicting. Take one bite and you’ll be absolutely hooked. YUM!
Ingredients
- Chex cereal: You’ll need 1 full box to make this recipe. I typically use the rice Chex cereal, but the corn Chex would work too.
- Nuts: I like to use a mix of sliced almonds and cashews. You could use one or the other, or use peanuts instead.
- Coconut: Make sure it’s shredded and sweetened.
- Butter: I used salted butter. If using unsalted, add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Sugar: Granulated white sugar works best.
- Karo syrup: This helps give it that delicious ooey gooey consistency.
- Vanilla: A few teaspoons of vanilla extract are added for extra flavor.
How to Make Sweet Chex Mix
This recipe is so easy and comes together in minutes! Just follow the 3 simple steps below to get started. Scroll down for the printable recipe.
- MIX. Spray a large bowl with non-stick cooking spray. Pour chex in bowl and mix in the coconut and nuts. Set aside.
- BOIL. Cut the cube of butter into small pieces and place in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add sugar and karo syrup and stir together. Bring to a boil and then continue to cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add in vanilla and stir until combined.
- POUR. Remove pan from heat and pour mixture over chex and stir until the mix is coated. Then spread the mixture out on wax paper and allow to cool. Store in an air tight container.
Tips + Modifications
- For a gluten-free option, use the rice Chex cereal.
- The nuts add a great salted touch, but you can leave them out if preferred. Pretzel pieces would add a nice salty touch, too.
- For a hint of chocolate, add in some mini chocolate chips.
- If you’re not a huge fan of coconut, you can omit it. I’d recommend adding some dried cranberries (or dried fruit of choice) to still give it some sweetness.
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- Best Muddy Buddies Recipe
- Christmas Chex Mix
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- Turtle Chex™ Party Mix
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Sweet Chex Mix Recipe
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Author: Jamielyn Nye
Sweet Chex Mix Recipe…ooey gooey chex mix topped with fresh coconut and sliced almonds. Such a delicious treat that will instantly become a new favorite. You’ll love this yummyooey gooey chex mix recipe!
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 25 minutes mins
Servings: 24
Ingredients
- 14 ounces Chex cereal (1 box)
- 1 cup nuts (I used 1/2 cup sliced almonds and 1/2 cup cashews)
- 2-2 ½ cups sweetened coconut
- 2 sticks butter (I used salted)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups karo syrup
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Spray a large bowl with non-stick cooking spray. Pour chex in bowl and mix in the coconut and nuts. Set aside.
Cut the cube of butter into small pieces and place in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add sugar and karo syrup and stir together. Bring to a boil and then continue to cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add in vanilla and stir until combined. Remove pan from heat and pour mixture over chex and stir until the mix is coated.
Then spread the mixture out on wax paper and allow to cool. Store in an air tight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 5.4mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Categorized as: American, Candy + Fudge, Desserts, No-Bake
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is also the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook. Here you will find easy family-friendly recipes for every occasion.
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49 comments
- Ellie
It was great but i added a few extra things at the end.
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- Deisha
I make this every year for Christmas and it’s literally my favorite recipe. The most delicious Chex mix. I only give to people i love the most!
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- I Heart Naptime
Love that! :) So glad you love the recipe, Deisha!
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- Tami
I love this stuff!!! I eat way too much of it when I make it so it can only be made once in a while!! I love all of Jamielyn’s recipes!!! I have never made anything that my kids won’t eat. All around a great place to look for great ideas!
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- Jamielyn Nye
Thank you so much Tami! This is one of our faves around the holidays :)
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- Denay DeGuzman
My daughter put together two batches of this delicious Chex Mix Snack! Our family enjoyed it while watching our favorite Netflix series. We’ll be making this again soon!
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- Claudia Lamascolo
I have made this for years and never tried it with the syrup until this week, I will never go back to may old recipe!
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- Kimberly
So fun, my kids would love this!
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- Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
My son definitely love this!
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- Nutmeg Nanny
PERFECT snack! Saving to make soon!
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- Krista
I could munch on this all day long! Great sweet treat!
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- Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
This is such a fun twist on chex mix. I am used to the savory kind. I have been missing out!
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- Delaney | Melanie Makes
This is such a great party snack!
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- Meghan
GAH sweet chex mix sounds fantastic!!!
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- Jody
I just made this and it is amazing! I need to run away from it or I am going to eat it all!
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- Jamielyn
It really is so addicting. :) So glad you enjoyed it!
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- Linda
Would adding walnuts work with these other ingredients?
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- Jamielyn
If you are a fan of walnuts I think it would work! :)
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- Jennifer
I am making this right now for family game night. I am using Chex, Teddy Grahams, cashews, almonds and coconut. Instead of vanilla, I will use almond extract. My husband is already picking at it and I have not even made the glaze yet!!!
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