Caramel Crispy Chex Mix

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Caramel Crispy Chex Mix

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Bowl of caramel crispy chex mix combined with M&M candies

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Recipe Data

20
Servings
15min
Prep
15min
Total

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    Description

    Make a batch of this sweet and crunchy snack mix for family camping or a family reunion—it's always a hit!

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    Servings and Ingredients

    Ingredients
    Serves 20
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    4 ½ c. Rice Chex cereal
    4 ½ c. Corn Chex cereal
    1 c. Hy-Vee brown sugar, packed
    ½ c. Hy-Vee unsalted butter
    ¼ c. Hy-Vee light corn syrup
    ¼ tsp. Hy-Vee baking soda
    1 c. candy-coated chocolate candies

    Things To Grab

    • Large microwave-safe bowl
    • 2-cup microwavable measuring cup
    • Large airtight container, for storage

    Directions

    1. In large microwavable bowl, place cereals.

    2. In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave brown sugar, butter and corn syrup uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until melted and smooth. Stir in baking soda until dissolved. Pour over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.

    3. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute, just until cereal begins to brown. Cool 5 minutes; stir in candies. Spread on waxed paper to cool; break into bite-size pieces. Store in airtight container.

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    200 Calories per serving
    1/2 cup

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 180mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 32g
    • Protein: 1g

    Daily Values

    0%
    Vitamin A 8%
    0%
    Vitamin C 4%
    0%
    Iron 25%
    0%
    Calcium 6%

    Recipe Source:

    Courtesy of General Mills from the week of November 13, 2013.