How to Make Easy Chocolate Chex Caramel Crunch

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Sweet, crunchy, and hard to stop eating!

I got this Chocolate Chex mix recipe from my grandson's college math teacher, who, of all people, is a surprising source. When I sampled this amazing treat, I couldn't stop snitching more and more decadent bites. It took every ounce of self-discipline I had! It was embarrassing!

I begged her to share the recipe and bought a box of Chocolate Chex on my next grocery run. Here was my dilemma. I knew if I made it at home, I would eat the whole batch, so I left the cereal in the cupboard until the day I made it for a tailgate party, hoping I could take a little sample and give the rest away!

My plan worked, and it was as delicious as I remembered! She is one of those incredibly special college instructors who takes a personal interest in her students. That day, she was watching some of her students play baseball for the college team and brought snacks. Our grandson was one of the players.

What You Need To Make Chocolate Chex Mix

• Chocolate Chex Cereal
• Brown Sugar
• Butter
• Corn Syrup
• Baking Soda
• White Baking Chips
• Sprinkles, if you are silly like me and love sprinkles. (optional)

Equipment Needed To Make Chocolate Chex Mix

• Microwave oven
• A rimmed baking sheet
• Wax paper or parchment paper
• Large microwave-safe bowl
• A two-cup microwave-safe bowl or cup to make the caramel coating
• A heat-resistant rubber or silicone spatula

Here's How You Make Chocolate Chex Mix

Measure 8 cups of Chocolate Chex into a large microwave-safe bowl and set aside.
Line a rimmed baking pan with wax paper or parchment paper and set it aside, too.

In a small microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup (2-cup capacity or larger), combine the butter, corn syrup, and brown sugar. Microwave on high for 1 to 1½ minutes, until the butter is melted and the sugar mixture is smooth. Stir well.

Pour the hot caramel mixture over the cereal and gently stir until everything is coated.

Pour the Chex onto the rimmed baking sheet covered with wax or parchment paper and spread it out evenly, working quickly before it cools. Let it cool slightly before drizzling.

In a small microwave-safe cup or bowl, melt white baking chips on high for 1 to 1½ minutes in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and fully melted. Drizzle the melted chips evenly over the still-warm Chex mix on the baking sheet.

I thought adding some fall sprinkles while the white chips were still melty would be a fun touch since I was taking the Chex mix to a tailgate. By sharing it this way, I knew I would not be tempted to eat the whole batch; it would be easy to do because this Chex mix is addictive!

Once the Chex mix has cooled, break it into bite-sized pieces and place them in a tightly covered bowl for serving or a zipper bag for storage. It will keep well at room temperature, but not for long unless you hide it somewhere!

Why You Will Love This Chocolate Chex Mix

Chocolate Chex Mix is easy to make and needs few ingredients. Made with rice and real cocoa, Chocolate Chex is a gluten-free treat!

Kids can help make this yummy snack because you don't need to turn on a stove or oven; you can make it entirely in the microwave!

Customize it with chopped peanuts, sprinkles, or melted baking chips in another flavor, such as peanut butter, butterscotch, cinnamon, or dark chocolate.

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Yield: 16 servings

Chocolate Chex Caramel Crunch

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An easy, sweet snack mix you can make in minutes with Chocolate Chex and simple pantry ingredients.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 20 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 cups Chocolate Chex cereal
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 6 Tbsp butter
• 3 Tbsp light corn syrup
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 cup vanilla baking chips

Instructions

1. Measure eight cups of Chocolate Chex into a large microwave-safe bowl and set aside.
2. Line a rimmed baking pan with wax paper or parchment paper and set it aside.
3. Put the butter, corn syrup, and brown sugar In a small microwave-safe cup or bowl (two-cup capacity or more.) Microwave on high for one to one and one-half minutes until everything is melted.
4. Add the baking soda to the hot syrup. Stir well.
5. Pour the caramel mixture over the Chex you have placed in the large microwave-safe bowl and stir.
6. Microwave on high for three minutes, stopping and stirring after each one-minute interval. The cereal should be completely coated with the caramel mixture.
7. Pour the Chex onto the wax paper or parchment paper covered rimmed baking sheet and spread out quickly before it cools.
8. In a small microwave-safe cup or bowl, melt white baking chips in the microwave on high for one to one and one-half minutes, stirring until the chips are smooth and completely melted. Drizzle the melted chips evenly over the still-warm Chex mix on the baking sheet.
9. For fun, you can add some sprinkles while the chips are still melty.
10. You can change up the kind of baking chips you use for the drizzle if you like! Try butterscotch, peanut butter, or even dark chocolate chips!

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I'll bet you have a potluck, tailgate, or fifth-quarter party coming up, and party food is expected. Please keep this recipe in mind for the holidays, too. By then, we'll all be hunting for something fun to bring.

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Love, GB (Betty Streff)

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