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Large bowl with Sweet Chex Mix.
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Sweet Chex Mix Recipe

This Sweet Chex Mix Recipe is SINFULLY delicious! Loaded with chocolate, peanut butter, caramel, and marshmallows, it's a party favorite and so easy to make!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chex Mix, chocolate
Servings: 16
Calories: 375kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Chocolate Chex cereal
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup Reese's Peanut Butter Cups MINI size
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup caramel bits
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup vanilla white chocolate baking chips
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Instructions

  • In a large microwavable bowl, measure cereal; set aside. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper or foil.
    Bowl of chocolate Chex and baking pan with parchment paper to make Sweet Chex Mix.
  • In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave brown sugar, butter and corn syrup uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until melted and smooth. Stir in baking soda until dissolved.
    Sugar butter mixture in a bowl next to bowl of Chex for Sweet Chex Mix.
  • Pour caramel mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave on High 3 minutes, stirring every minute. Spread on cookie sheet. Cool 10 minutes. Break into bite-sized pieces.
    Bowl of Chocolate Chex coated in brown sugar and butter mixture.
  • Make sure Chex mixture is cool to the touch (so candy doesn't melt.)
    Pan of cooling Sweet Chex Mix.
  • Evenly sprinkle mini peanut butter cups candy and miniature marshmallows over Chex mixture.
    Pan of Sweet Chex Mix with marshmallows and peanut butter cups.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave caramel baking bits and cream uncovered on high about 1 minute or until chips can be stirred smooth. Use a spoon or fork to drizzle over snack. Microwave the milk chocolate baking chips next, starting with 20-seconds and stirring, then at 20 second intervals until the mixture is completely smooth (microwave temps vary, so watch the chocolate and stir frequently until it's of drizzling consistency). Drizzle over the snack mixture. Then microwave the vanilla (white) baking chips in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth, and drizzle that over the snack mixture. (Note: The vanilla and milk chocolate chips should not need cream added.)
    Chocolate drizzled on top of Sweet Chex Mix.
  • Quickly sprinkle coarse salt over all while candy drizzles are still wet.
    Salt sprinkled on top of Sweet Chex Mix.
  • Refrigerate until set. Break apart and store in tightly covered container.
    Hands separating Sweet Chex Mix.

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Notes

  • Make sure to check and stir mixture every minute while heating in the microwave to avoid burning.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container on the counter at room temperature.
  • When melting chocolate in the microwave, check and stir every 20 seconds to avoid scorching.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 467mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 10mg