Name: Christmas Chex Mix
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Cuisine: American

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Christmas Chex Mix

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and pour the Chex and popcorn into large bowls.

Make the caramel sauce by adding the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt to a small saucepan.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.

After the butter is melted, allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring the whole time.

Remove the pan from heat and add the baking soda.

Stir to mix the baking soda into the other ingredients, then immediately pour the mixture over the Chex and popcorn.

Carefully stir the cereal and popcorn until it’s fully coated in the caramel sauce.

Spread the mixture evenly over 2 baking sheets and top with Christmas sprinkles, if desired.

Place the pans in the oven to bake for 1 hour.

When the cook time is up, remove the pans from the oven and allow to cool completely.

Top with M&Ms and mini marshmallows, then transfer to a serving bowl or airtight container.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Cereal First 🥣
Lightly toast the Chex cereal in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before mixing to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent sogginess from the butter mixture.
Add Marshmallows Last ✨
Fold in mini marshmallows and M&Ms after the mixture has cooled to room temperature to prevent them from melting and clumping together with the other ingredients.
Use Baking Soda for Crispness 🧪
Don't skip the baking soda—it neutralizes the acidic brown sugar and helps create an extra crispy, light texture that prevents the mix from becoming dense or chewy.
Spread Thin While Warm 📋
Spread the coated mixture in a single layer on parchment paper immediately after removing from heat, stirring occasionally as it cools to ensure even coating and prevent clumping.
Store with Silica Packets 🏺
Place food-grade silica gel packets in your airtight storage container to absorb moisture and keep your Chex mix crispy and fresh for up to 2 weeks.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.