Chocolate Chex Caramel Crunch

Chocolate Chex Caramel Crunch

Plain brown sugar and butter turn into caramel goodness that surrounds chocolate cereal squares in this scrumptious, crunchy Chocolate Chex mix.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
8 cups
Servings:
16

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Chocolate Chex® cereal
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ cup vanilla baking chips

Directions

Step 1
Place cereal in a large microwave-safe bowl; set aside. Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper.

Step 2
In a 2-cup microwave-safe measuring cup, microwave brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until melted and smooth.

Step 3
Stir baking soda into sugar mixture, stirring until dissolved. Pour over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave coated cereal on High 3 minutes, stirring every minute.

Step 4
Spread cereal mixture over the prepared cookie sheet. Cool 10 minutes. Break into bite-sized pieces.

Step 5
In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave vanilla baking chips uncovered on High about 1 minute 30 seconds or until chips can be stirred smooth (bowl will be hot).

Step 6
Drizzle melted baking chips over snack. Refrigerate until set, 10 minutes or longer. Store in a tightly covered container.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

197
Calories
7g
Fat
33g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 197
% Daily Value *
Total Fat7g 9%
Saturated Fat4g 20%
Cholesterol11mg 4%
Sodium218mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate33g 12%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars16g
Protein2g
Calcium10mg 1%
Iron0mg 1%
Potassium55mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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