A perfect mix of salty, sweet, and crunch, this Sweet & Salty Chex Mix recipe delivers up one very tasty snacking treat. Glazed with a mix of brown sugar, honey, and kosher salt, it's a great little nibble for game day munching, lunch box packing, and plain old everyday snacking!
Sweet and salty combo lovers, this Sweet & Salty Chex Mix recipe is for you! Because when you take that classic blend of Chex cereals and glaze it with a mixture of brown sugar, honey, and kosher salt, you get the perfect mix of salty and sweet, with the added bonus of crunch to boot.
Ahhhh, sweet, salty, and crunchy are what my snacking dreams are made of. And apparently they're what our daughter's snacking dreams are made of, too.
Measuring, a tiny bit of whisking, and 30 minutes in the oven is all it takes to whip up a batch of Sweet & Salty Snack Mix.
See, since whipping up our latest batch of this tasty mix, I've been packing a baggie of it in her lunch box for her mid-morning snack. The other day in a (rather rare) unprompted moment of pre-teen appreciation, she turned to me and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I'm obsessed with this Chex Mix!"
If that's not high praise, then I don't know what is.
With its fabulous mix of flavors, Sweet & Salty Chex Mix is a great little nibble for game day, lunch boxes, and plain old everyday snacking. Perhaps it will garner you high praise at your house, too!
What's to Love About This Recipe?
- Fabulous sweet & salty flavor - Its mix of brown sugar, honey, and kosher salt in the glaze delivers up that wonderful sweet-salty flavor combination we love.
- Easy to make - Measuring, a tiny bit of whisking, and 30 minutes in the oven is all it takes to whip up a batch.
- Easily portable - Pack this tasty mix in a gallon-sized ziploc or individual baggies to easily transport it about anywhere.
- Crowd pleaser - Sweet and salty combo lovers of all ages adore this mix.
- Versatile - Great for game day munching, lunch box packing, and plain old everyday snacking, too.
Sweet & Salty Chex Mix Ingredients:
To whip up a batch, you'll need:
- Corn Chex, Rice Chex, & Wheat Chex cereals - It wouldn't be Chex mix without Chex cereal! This classic trio serves as the base of the snack mix.
- Pretzels - Mini pretzel twists are one of the mix's salty elements.
- Cheez-It crackers -Bring a salty cheesy bite to the mix.
- Reese's Pieces - These peanut butter candies are the mix's sweet little bite. You can substitute M&Ms, if you'd prefer.
- Unsalted butter - Creates the base of the sweet-and-salty glaze.
- Brown sugar -Brings the sweet element to the mix's glaze.
- Honey -Adds sweetness and flavor.
- Kosher salt -This larger-grained salt brings the glaze's salty element.
How to MakeSweet & Salty Chex Mix:
Making a batch of Sweet & Salty Chex Mix can be boiled down to four basic steps:
- Combine the mix ingredients
- Coat with glaze
- Bake, and
- Cool
Sounds pretty easy, right? And yes, it truly is as easy as it sounds.
To combine the mix ingredients, grab a big bowl. -- I use a really big plastic container. Then measure out Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, mini pretzels, and Cheez-It crackers and add them to the bowl. Stir gently to get everything mixed together, being careful not to crush the Chex cereal pieces.
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, honey, and a bit of kosher salt to make the mix's glaze. Pour the glaze over the Chex cereal mixture and stir gently to get everything coated.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. -- Lining the pan is important, so don't skip this step!This stuff gets sticky as it bakes, and lining the pan saves a lot of elbow grease later at clean-up time.
Then spread the glaze-coated cereal mixture in an even layer on the lined baking sheet.
Pop the pan in the oven and bake it for 30 minutes, stirring the mix every 10 minutes. Stirring allows all of the snack mix to bake evenly, and helps redistribute the glaze to get all pieces nicely coated in its deliciousness.
Once the mix is baked, allow it to cool completely, which will take about 30 minutes. Stir it occasionally, and break up any clumps with your hands.
After the mix is fully cooled, stir in some Reese's Pieces. Then store the mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to about a week.
Then you're ready to serve up the sweet and salty deliciousness!
As a side note, for a fun and edible serving presentation, scoop individual servings into waffle cones like in the photo below. Then you get the added bonus of nibbling on a tasty waffle cone, too.
Recipe FAQs:
- Can I change the amounts of the ingredients when I make Sweet & Salty Chex Mix?- Yes, you can modify the individual ingredient amounts when making a batch of Sweet & Salty Chex Mix, just be sure to keep the overall total measurement amount the same to ensure there's enough glaze to coat. So for example, if you like Wheat Chex more than Corn Chex, you can increase the amount Wheat Chex and use less Corn Chex.
- I don't like Reese's Pieces. Can I substitute M&Ms instead?- We love Reese's Pieces' peanut butter flavor in this mix. But absolutely, you can substitute M&Ms for the Reese's Pieces if you'd like. They're both delicious!
- How long will Sweet & Salty Chex Mix keep?- Sweet & Salty Chex Mix is at its best for about a week after its made. Store it in airtight container at room temperature to keep it fresh.
- Can I freeze Sweet & Salty Chex Mix?- Freezing Sweet & Salty Chex Mix is not recommended. Because of the brown sugar and honey in its glaze, it can become soggy when frozen and then thawed.
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Yield: about 10 cups
Author:Tracey | The Kitchen is My Playground
Sweet & Salty Chex Mix
A perfect mix of salty, sweet, and crunch, this Sweet & Salty Chex Mix recipe delivers up one very tasty snacking treat. Glazed with a mix of brown sugar, honey, and kosher salt, it's a great little nibble for game day munching, lunch box packing, and plain old everyday snacking!
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 30 MinInactive time: 30 MinTotal time: 1 H & 15 M
Ingredients
- 3 c. Corn Chex cereal
- 2 c. Rice Chex cereal
- 2 c. mini pretzels
- 2 c. Cheez-It crackers
- 1 c. Wheat Chex cereal
- 1/2 c. unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- 2 T. honey
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 c. Reese's Pieces
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, place Corn Chex, Rice Chex, pretzels, Cheez-Its, and Wheat Chex. Stir gently to combine.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, honey, and kosher salt until well combined and smooth.
- Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture; stir gently to thoroughly coat. Spread mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake at 300℉for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven. Allow to cool completely, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking up clumps with your hands.
- Once cooled, stir in Reese's Pieces.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to about 1 week.
TRACEY'S NOTES:
- Don't skip lining the baking sheet with parchment paper or foil! This stuff gets sticky as it bakes, and lining the pan saves a lot of elbow grease at clean-up time.
- You can substitute M&Ms for Reese's Pieces, if you'd like.
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