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Sweet & Salty Maple Chex Mix Recipe

Homemade Chex mix is an incredibly easy & delicious snack to make for the holidays! This party mix is flavored with real maple syrup and has the perfect balance of salty & sweet flavors. This easy recipe is made with simple ingredients and minimal effort! Watch it fly off the plate anywhere you take it.
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Easy Snack Recipes, Christmas Baking, Homemade Chex Mix
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 14 servings
Calories 391kcal
Author Stephanie Simmons

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup salted butter 113 grams
  • 1/2 cup real maple syrup 166 mL
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt I like Lawry's!
  • 1 and 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 and 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cups corn Chex cereal 92 grams
  • 3 cups rice Chex cereal 92 grams
  • 2 2/3 cups wheat Chex cereal 146 grams
  • 2 cups salted mixed nuts 312 grams
  • 2 cups mini pretzel twists mini sticks or squares work too - 84 grams

Instructions

  • Prep: Preheat oven to 350℉. Add the stick of butter to a large roasting pan (or divide between two 9x13 pans - basically, you need a pan with sides so the chex doesn't spill out when you stir it during the bake) and place this in the oven so the butter can melt while the oven preheats.
  • Make Chex: Once the butter is melted, add the maple syrup, seasoned salt and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine everything well. Add the chex, pretzels, and nuts and stir to evenly coat everything in the maple seasoning mixture.
  • Bake: Bake for 25-44 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, then stirring every 5 minutes after the 20 minute mark, until deeply golden brown and crisp.
  • Serve & Store: Pour onto a clean baking sheet to let cool. Enjoy once cool or cool enough to handle. Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks.

Notes

Slow Cooker - It's not my favorite method because it takes a long time, but you can make this in the slow cooker. Add the dry ingredients, then stir the melted butter and seasonings together, and toss with the dry mixture. Cook on low, stirring every 35 minutes so it doesn't burn. Cook for about 3 hours total. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 590mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 971IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 18mg