Ingredients
- 8 cups Chocolate Chex cereal (or a mix of Chocolate and Rice Chex if you prefer)
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup caramel bits (or diced caramel squares)
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream (or half & half)
- 3/4 cup salted peanuts
- 1 cup chopped Snickers bars (about 2 regular-sized bars)
Equipment and Utensils
- Large mixing bowl
- Large microwave-safe bowl or saucepan
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper (optional)
Instructions
1. Cereal Base
- Pour the Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl.
2. Make the Caramel Sauce
- Combine the brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Carefully stir in the baking soda (it might foam up a little).
3. Coat the Chex
- Drizzle the caramel mixture over the cereal. Stir gently to coat the Chex as evenly as possible.
4. Bake
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (optional, but makes cleanup easier).
- Spread the Chex mixture on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
5. Chocolate and Caramel Drizzle
- While the Chex are baking, melt the chocolate chips with the heavy cream in the microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Set aside.
6. Assemble the Mix
- Remove the Chex from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Add the salted peanuts and chopped Snickers bars to the Chex mixture. Toss gently to combine.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate mixture over the Chex mix.
- Sprinkle with caramel bits, adding a little more of that lovely caramel flavor.
- Cool and Enjoy! Let the mixture cool completely at room temperature before breaking it apart into clusters and serving.
Tips
Don’t overbake the Chex: You want them slightly crispy, not hard.
Customize it: Add pretzels, M&Ms, or other favorite treats to make it your own.
Storage: Keeps well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
