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Caramel Churro Chex Mix

Caramel Churro Chex Mix

Delight in this Caramel Churro Chex Mix, a sweet and crunchy snack that blends Chex cereals and pretzels in a buttery caramel sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Cereal and Snacks
  • 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 4 cups Corn Chex cereal
  • 2 cups pretzel sticks
Caramel Mixture
  • 1 cup caramel squares, chopped
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in brown sugar. Let it come to a light boil and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract and baking soda.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine Chex cereals and pretzels. Pour the caramel mixture over and toss gently to coat.
  4. Spread the coated mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake at 250°F for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  6. In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon.
  7. Once the mix is out of the oven and still warm, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar blend over it and toss to coat evenly.
  8. Let it cool completely, then mix in the chopped caramel squares.
  9. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 2gFat: 8g

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