I got this recipe for Chocolate Chex mix from my grandson's college math teacher, of all people. 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 a player.
I sampled this amazing treat, and it was all I could do to 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 recipes and bought a box of Chocolate Chex on my next trip to the grocery store.
Here was my dilemma. I knew if I made it at home, I would eat the whole batch, so the cereal sat in the cupboard until today, when I made it for a tailgate party, hoping I would get a little sample and give the rest away! So I did, and it's as delicious as I remembered!
Measure eight 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.
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.
Pour the caramel mixture over the Chex you have placed in the large microwave-safe bowl and stir.
Microwave on high for three minutes, stopping and stirring after each one-minute interval. The cereal should be completely coated with the caramel mixture.
Pour the Chex onto the rimmed baking sheet covered with wax or parchment paper and spread out quickly before it cools.
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.
I thought adding some fall sprinkles while the white chips were still melty would be fun. I was taking the Chex mix to a tailgate so I would not be tempted to eat the whole batch; it would be easy because this Chex mix is addictive!
Once the Chex mix has cooled, break it into bite-size pieces and put it into a bowl for serving or a zipper bag for saving. It will keep well at room temperature, but not for long unless you hide it!
Chocolate Chex Mix is very easy to make and doesn't take a lot of ingredients! Chocolate Chex is made with rice and real cocoa, so it's a gluten-free treat!
Kids can help make this yummy snack because you don't need to turn on a stove or oven; it's made entirely in the microwave!
You can customize it with chopped peanuts, sprinkles, or by melting another flavor of baking chip, like peanut butter, butterscotch, or even cinnamon or dark chocolate!
An easy, sweet snack mix you can make in minutes with Chocolate Chex and simple pantry ingredients.
We are all about good "snackage" around here, especially when we gather with family or friends! Any excuse is good for having some tasty snacks, right? Here are a couple I think you'll enjoy! Five-Minute Cheeseball, and Sweet and Salty Fall Snack Mix.
I'll bet you have a tailgate or fifth-quarter party coming up, and party food is expected. Please keep this recipe in mind when the holidays roll around, too. By then, we'll all be hunting for something fun to bring to the table.
Do you have a favorite appetizer that makes everyone beg for the recipe? Well, I'm begging for your recipe!!
If you enjoyed this recipe today, please share it on your social media accounts like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest. I'd sure be tickled and ever so grateful; thank you!
Love, GB (Betty Streff)
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