Addicting Toffee Chex Mix (Crispy Caramel Brittle)
Addicting Toffee Chex Mix (Crispy Caramel Brittle) is the ultimate snack that combines crunchy Chex cereal with a rich, buttery toffee coating and a mix of nuts, making it a delightful treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a game day party, enjoying movie night with family, or looking for an easy edible gift, this sweet and salty mix is sure to be a hit. With its quick preparation time and simple ingredients, you’ll find yourself reaching for more every time. Get ready to indulge in this irresistibly crunchy creation!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8–9 cups Chex cereal (Rice or mix of Rice & Corn)
- 1 1/2 cups nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine Chex cereal and nuts.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup over medium-high heat until boiling. Boil without stirring for five minutes.
- Remove from heat and quickly whisk in vanilla extract, salt, and baking soda.
- Pour the toffee over the cereal mixture and toss until well coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 45–60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg