This Sweet Chex Mix Recipe Gooey, crunchy, and seriously so addictive! Chex, golden grahams, coconut, and almonds covered in a gooey buttery sauce make the perfect treat that no one can resist.
It’s perfect for holiday parties, family gatherings, game day, and even movie night at home. It’s a huge hit wherever it’s served!
I’ve made several different recipes for snack mix, but this is my absolute favorite! I might just make it for Christmas when I will be giving most of it away as gifts to the neighbors. I can’t stop eating it – it’s so good!
I like to use large shaved coconut because it’s not as sweet, and it comes in large chunks. But this time I was out of the store, so I just used shredded coconut flakes.
How to Make Sweet Cheek Mix
- Dry ingredients – In a large bowl, stir together the corn chips, golden grahams, coconut and slivered almonds. Sit on one side.
- Simple syrup – Combine corn syrup, sugar, butter and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring often. Let cool for 2-3 minutes.
- together – Pour the sauce over the cereal mixture. Stir until completely coated.
- cold – Spread mixture onto wax paper, parchment, or silicone liners. Allow to cool. Get ready to taste the sweetest Chex Mix recipe of your life!
After the Chex Mix is completely cooled, transfer it to an airtight container. It will last about a week, but it didn’t last that long at my house!
Pro Tips:
- You don’t need to stir the glaze mixture constantly, but do stir it often so it doesn’t burn on the bottom.
- Chilling the sauce for just a few minutes helps keep the grains crisp. When it boils hot, it makes the checks soggy.
- If you use unsalted butter, use 1/8 teaspoon of salt instead of just a pinch.
Variations:
- I prefer to use unsweetened shaved coconut, but shredded coconut works too.
- You can use corn chips instead of rice chips, or a combination of the two. I don’t like wheat chucks for this recipe, but you might.
- Stir in some pretzels broken into bite-sized pieces.
- For a more caramel-flavored snack mix, substitute light brown sugar for all or part of the white sugar.
A perfect sweet holiday check mix
I love making big batches of this homemade check mix at Christmas time and giving it to neighbors as gifts. Not only is it easy to make, but everyone goes crazy over it.
You can’t give gifts without a cute tag, so I whipped up one that not only works for this recipe, but for any Chex mix you want to give!
Printable Christmas Check Mix Gift Tags
Simply download the printable and print on white card stock. Cut out the tags and attach them to a bag full of Chex mix. A fun and easy gift!
More delicious sweet snacks:
Yield: 24 servings
Sweet Cheeks Mix Recipe
Gooey Chex mix loaded with golden grahams, coconut and almonds, tossed in a buttery sweet glaze. Just irresistible!
Preparation time
10 minutes
over time
2 minutes
Full time
12 minutes
Ingredients
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6 1/2 cups rice cakes (or corn cakes)
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6 cups golden graham cereal
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2 cups coconut flakes (or shredded coconut)
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2 cups chopped almonds
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1 cup light corn syrup
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1 cup of sugar
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3/4 cup salted butter
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A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the rice checks, golden grahams, coconut and almonds.
- Combine corn syrup, sugar, butter and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Boil for 2 minutes, then let cool for 2 minutes.
- Pour the sugar mixture over the cereal mixture. Stir well until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Spread evenly on wax paper, parchment paper, or cookie sheets sprayed with cooking spray. Let sit for a few minutes to cool.
Notes
Chex mix will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week.
Nutritional Information:
Production:
24
Serving Size:
1
Amount per serving:
Calories: 359Total Fat: 15 gramsSaturated Fat: 6 gramsTrans fats: 0 gramsUnsaturated fats: 8 gramsCholesterol: 15 mgSodium: 183 mgCarbohydrates: 54 gramsFiber: 3 gSugar: 28 gramsProtein: 5 grams
A serving is about 2/3 cup.
Whip up a batch of this easy Sweet Chex Mix recipe for your next party or get together, and watch your guests swoon. It is truly an irresistible treat!