One of our neighbors (Linda Eliason) brings this yummy sweet and chewy chex mix to our house every Christmas. We look forward to it. However, sometimes Christmas is just too far away, and we don’t want to wait.
So we got her recipe, and whipped some up for ourselves. It’s easy to make, and because it’s chewy and crunchy plus sweet and salty, it’s so satisfying to eat. An added bonus is that it makes a really large batch. … which is really good because … it’s kind of addicting. We polished off a whole batch in just a few days.
You’ve been warned!
Easy Step-By-Step Instructions for Sweet and Chewy Chex Mix
Measure the following into a large mixing bowl:
8 cups Corn Chex Cereal
9 cups Golden Grahams Cereal (12 ounce box)
In a medium saucepan, over medium-high heat, combine
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
¾ cup butter
Stirring constantly, bring to a boil, and cook to the soft ball stage. (235 to 240 degrees F.) It will take about 5 minutes.
If you don’t have a thermometer or just don’t want to use one, you can test it by dropping a spoonful into cold water. If it forms a soft ball that holds its shape for a minute, then begins to flatten, it’s ready.
Drizzle the candy over the cereal, and …
… mix thoroughly.
Add, and mix in completely:
2 cups shredded coconut
2 cups roasted, salted almonds (optional)
Spread out on a clean surface to cool.
Store leftovers in an air-tight container.
Free Printable Recipe for Sweet and Chewy Chex Mix
- 8 cups Corn Chex Cereal
- 9 cups Golden Grahams Cereal (12 ounce box)
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 2 cups roasted, salted almonds, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- ¾ cup butter
- Combine cereals in a large bowl.
- Melt butter in a heavy saucepan.
- Stir in sugar, and corn syrup, and cook to a soft ball stage.
- Pour candy over cereal and toss. Add coconut and nuts, and toss again.