Chex Mix

There's a berried treasure at the bottom of this creamy concoction. You'll not find a fresher finale to a summertime meal. —Debbie, Oregon

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Results may vary from person to person.

This Chex Mix is absolutely addicting with its cinnamon sugar coating, salty pretzels and hidden caramel bites. It’s your favorite fair treat, churros and caramel dip, in Chex Mix form!

PREP. TIME

Total Time

Prep: 15 min
Bake Time: 45 min

Makes

12 cups

1 1/4 cup Extra Fine Granulated Sugar

2 tablespoons cinnamon

1 (12 oz) box rice Chex cereal

3 cups pretzels

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted

1/4 cup packed Light Brown Sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 (11 oz) package kraft caramels, unwrapped and sliced in fourths

1. Preheat oven to 275°F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and cinnamon. Set aside. In a large bowl, stir together Chex cereal and pretzels.

3. In a medium sized bowl whisk together butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Pour butter mixture over cereal and pretzels. Toss to coat.

4. Sprinkle cinnamon mixture over cereal and toss again to coat. Transfer to prepared pan and spread into an even layer.

5. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

6. Let cool for 15 minutes and add caramels. Store in airtight container for up to a week.