Caramel Corn Chex Mix Recipes

CARAMEL CHEX MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cereal, pretzels and nuts. In a small saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat. , Spread into 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Stir; bake 6 minutes longer. Transfer to waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

CARAMEL CHEX MIX

Steps:

• Bring to a boil: salt, corn syrup, brown sugar and butter. Boil 1-1/2 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoons soda.
• Pour over the chex cereal in brown paper bag. Microwave 3-1/2 to 4 minutes. Shake bag after each minute. Spread on cookie sheet to cool. Store in covered container.

CHEX CARAMEL CORN

Steps:

• In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, popcorn and peanuts. Set aside.
• In medium microwavable bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla. Microwave uncovered on High about 2 minutes or until mixture is boiling; stirring after 1 minute. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
• Microwave uncovered on High 4 to 5 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute.
• Spread on waxed paper until cooled, stirring occasionally to break up. Store in airtight container.

CARAMEL CINNAMON CHEX MIX RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Place cereal in a large, mixing bowl.
• Spray with a cookie sheet nonstick baking spray.
• In a small ziplock baggie combine cinnamon and sugar and set aside.
• In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, heat brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup until the mixture comes to a boil. Let boil for one minute, stirring constantly, then remove from heat.
• Pour over cereal and stir until cereal is coated.
• Then mix in 3/4 cup of cinnamon sugar and mix well.
• Spread cereal on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon/sugar mixture on top. Bake for about 5 minutes, then flip with a spatula and bake for 3 more minutes, until cereal turns golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely, then break up and store in an airtight container.

CARAMEL CORN CHEX® MIX (1/2 RECIPE)

Steps:

• Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In medium microwavable bowl, mix popcorn, cereal and nuts; set aside.
• In microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar and corn syrup uncovered on High 45 seconds to 1 minute, stirring halfway through microwave time, until mixture is boiling.
• Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High about 3 minutes, stirring and scaping bowl after every minute, until cereal just begins to turn brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up.
• In medium microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups of the cooled cereal mixture to melted chips; toss gently until evenly coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil. Cool about 30 minutes or until set.
• In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures and cranberries. Store in airtight container.

CHEX CARAMEL CORN RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 250°F. Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. Mix cereals, popcorn, Chinese noodles and peanuts in a large roasting pan; set aside. Heat butter, sugar, corn syrup and to boiling in a 2-Quart saucepan* over medium heat, stirring frequently. *or you can heat in a microwave, if you prefer. Add the vanilla (I prefer to add this once the caramel is hot, to keep the vanilla flavor more intense.) Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed or parchment paper to cool, stirring occasionally to break up. Store in an airtight container. Tasting notes: I would think that substituting pecans or even cashews for peanuts would be really good, too!

CARAMEL-CHURRO CHEX™ MIX

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine rice and corn cereal squares, pretzels, and peanuts in a large bowl; stir to combine. Whisk butter, brown sugar, and vanilla together in a bowl; drizzle over cereal mixture and toss to coat.
• Whisk together white sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle over cereal mixture; toss again to thoroughly coat. Add cereal mixture to the baking sheet, and spread out evenly.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and cool for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in caramels, and store in an airtight container.

CARAMEL CORN AND PRETZEL MIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
• Place popcorn in a large pot with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Over a low heat, begin to pop the popcorn. Constantly shake the pot to ensure that the popcorn kernels and oil do not burn. Once the popping has slowed, remove the pot from heat.
• In a large saucepan, mix butter or margarine, brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring this mixture to a boil (over a medium heat) while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low and do not stir for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and mix in baking powder and vanilla extract, stirring carefully.
• In a large baking pan, combine popcorn, pretzels, cereal and pecans. Pour the butter mixture over the popcorn mixture, stir to coat.
• Bake for 30 minutes, stirring the mixture after the first 15 minutes have elapsed.