Gooey Chex Mix
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15 min
16 servings

Gooey Chex Mix is chewy, crunchy, salty, sweet and totally addicting! Some people call this Christmas Crack.

Ingredients

  • 6 cupschex cereal (rice or corn chex)
  • 6 cupsgolden grahams cereal
  • 1 ½ cupsshredded sweetened coconut ((chopped - see note))
  • 1 ¼ cupsliced almonds
  • 1 cupbutter
  • 1 cupwhite sugar
  • 1 cuplight corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoonbaking soda

Directions

  1. 1

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    In a very large bowl, add the Chex and Grahams cereal, coconut, and almonds and stir together.

  3. 3

    Microwave version: In a large microwave safe bowl, add the butter, sugar, and corn syrup. Microwave for 5 minutes stirring halfway. Remove and stir well. Microwave for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and add the vanilla and baking soda.Stovetop version: In a large saucepan, bring the butter, sugar, and corn syrup to a boil then start the timer and cook for 4 1/2 minutes at a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the baking soda and vanilla.

  4. 4

    Immediately pour the sugar mixture over the cereal mixture and stir until very well combined. Spread onto the prepared baking dish and let cool. Break into pieces and enjoy.