Description
Crack Chex Mix is a delightful blend of sweet and salty flavors, combining Chex cereal, pretzels, M&M’s, and peanuts for the perfect crunchy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Chex cereal (rice, corn, or wheat)
- 2 cups pretzels
- 1 cup M&M’s
- 1 cup peanuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine Chex cereal, pretzels, M&M’s, and peanuts (if using) in a large bowl.
- Melt the butter or margarine in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar and vanilla extract until mixed well.
- Pour the buttery mixture over the cereal mixture and stir gently.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a large baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
For a nut-free version, omit peanuts. This mix can be customized with different cereals or chocolate candies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg