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Chex Mix Christmas Crack With M&Ms

Brooke Larsen
A tasty holiday snack you can customize for all your parties.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people
Calories 231 kcal

Equipment

  • Sauce pan, medium size

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup Butter
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 box Rice Chex cereal - family size

Instructions
 

  • First, add a box of Chex to a bowl and set aside.
  • Next, melt butter in a sauce pan on the stove. Then add corn syrup and sugar. Bring it to a boil for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in vanilla, baking soda and salt.
  • Place pan back on heat and bring to a boil, stirring continuously for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and pour sauce mixture over Chex cereal. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  • Wait 10 minutes and then toss in holiday M&Ms to the mixture. Eat and enjoy!

Notes

Tips
  • You can use a variety of substitutions for the ingredients. Add Golden Grahams or Cinnamon Toast Crunch for a different mix of cereal with the Chex.
  • Swap out M&Ms for other candies if you don't love chocolate.
  • For a version with no candy, use shredded coconut and sliced almonds.
  • Put it into smaller portions and give away as gifts.
Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 198mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25g
Keyword Christmas Crack - Chex mix
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