Sweet & Salty Chex Mix
This sweet & salty Chex mix recipe, a perfect holiday treat, is made with a blend of spices and layered with toffee, chocolate, and almonds.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 24 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 8 cup cereal ((see notes))
- 1 cup Salted Butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cloves
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp cayenne
- 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips ((see notes))
- 1 cup almonds ((see notes))
- edible silver leaf ((optional))
Instructions
- 1
Preheat Oven to 350°F.
- 2
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3
Spread the cereal on it in an even layer.
- 4
Chop the almonds roughly and set aside for later. (see notes)
- 5
Melt the butter in a saucepan and then add the sugar and spices to it.
- 6
Once the mixture starts to bubble, cook it for exactly 3 minutes. (see notes)
- 7
Drizzle over the cereal as evenly as possible.
- 8
Bake for 5 minutes and then remove from the oven.
- 9
Sprinkle the chocolate over this cooked mixture in an even layer.
- 10
As soon as the chips melt and turn glossy, use a spatula to spread them over the toffee in an even layer. (see notes)
- 11
Add the chopped almonds and place the tray in the freezer for 1 hour.
- 12
Remove the tray and add the edible silver leaf if using. (see notes)
- 13
Brake the chex mix into rough pieces and enjoy.