Caramel Chex Mix

This Caramel Chex Mix is sweet, crunchy, and totally addictive, making it perfect for parties, family movie nights, or just snacking at home.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 3

Servings: cups

Calories: 288kcal

Author: Michelle

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees, and grease a large roasting pan with non-stick spray. Pour both boxes of cereal into the pan and spread evenly.
12 ounces Corn Chex, 12 ounces Rice Chex
Melt the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
1 cup unsalted butter, 2 cups light brown sugar, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1/2 teaspoon salt
Remove from heat and whisk in the baking soda and vanilla immediately. The mixture will foam and lighten, so use a large enough pot.
1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pour the foamy syrup over the cereal and stir gently to coat it evenly.
Bake for 3 hours, removing from the oven and stirring every 20 minutes to prevent sticking and ensure even drying.
Spread the mix onto wax or parchment paper to cool completely. Break apart any clumps and store in an airtight container.

This Caramel Chex Mix is very shelf-stable because the long, low-temperature baking process removes most of the moisture, essentially turning the coating into a hard candy shell.
This is a naturally gluten-free recipe, as both Rice Chex and Corn Chex are gluten-free. All the other ingredients have no gluten, so this is a great allergy-friendly snack mix to make to bring to gatherings and potlucks.
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