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Everyone loves this sticky, salty, sweet Chex mix recipe that is absolutely delicious! Your friends and family will be fighting over the bowl!
You know those snacks that once you take a bite of them, you literally can't stop shoving more of it into your face? I'm sorry not sorry, but this Sweet Chex Mix is that. It's one of the most deliciously addictive treats you'll ever taste. You should also try our more savory Homemade Chex Mix ,Chex Scotcheroos, or these amazing Golden Grahams S'mores Bars. You can check out all of our desserts here!
Chex Mix Sweet Snack
My friend's mom used to always make this treat for us if we had a movie night or a sleepover. In their house it was called GORP, and, wow, did we love it. We could take down an entire bowl of this in an hour! I have also heard this sweet Chex mix called Gooey Chex Mix,or "Christmas Crack" - I really don't like that name though.
Why is it called GORP?
After doing some research, I learned that GORP is actually an acronym for 'Good Old Raisins and Peanuts' and is a nickname for trail mix. I call this sweet snack GORP, but I have come to realize that most people have a different name for it.
Call it what you want, this will always be GORP to me. It's sweet, sticky, gooey, really easy to make, takes only 5 minutes and you can totally make it your own with add-ins of your choice!
How to make Sweet Chex Mix:
Ingredients for Sweet and Salty Chex Mix:
- Chex cereal
- Cashews
- Slivered Almonds
- Shredded Coconut
- Butter
- Sugar
- Light Corn Syrup
Other mix-in ideas:
- Golden Grahams cereal
- M&Ms
- Pretzel Sticks
- Peanuts
How to make this Sweet and Salty Chex Mix Recipe
Pour Chex cereal, slivered almonds, cashews, and shredded coconut into a large mixing bowl.
Next, you'll make the caramel mixture that makes this Sweet Chex Mix SO GOOD!
- Melt butter over medium heat.
- Add sugar and light corn syrup. Stir until dissolved.
- Bring to a boil and stir often.
- Pour caramel mixture over the Chex mix and stir until combined.
Lay wax paper onto a cookie sheet and pour the sticky sweet chex mix out of the bowl onto the wax paper. Spread the mixture out into a single layer and let it cool completely.
Once the Sweet Chex mix is fully cooled, you can dig in! I like to keep it in a large bowl that has a lid.
Make sure to try this recipe out soon! I predict it will be a big hit with your family and friends and will be devoured at holiday parties.
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Sweet and Salty Chex Mix
You'll be addicted to this Gooey Sweet Chex mix - also known as "Christmas Crack" or "GORP." It's a great no-bake dessert that takes only 10 minutes to make.
5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 30
Calories: 216kcal
Author: Pretty Providence
Cost: $15
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Equipment
saucepan
Parchment or wax paper
Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 ⅓ Light Karo Syrup
- 1 ⅓ cup Sugar
- 4 oz Chex Cereal
- 4 oz Crispix Cereal see notes
- 4 oz Golden Grahams Cereal
- 2 cup Slivered Almonds
- 1½ cup Cashews
- 1½ cup Shredded Coconut
Instructions
Lay out wax paper on your counter or on cookie sheets, set aside.
Add 12 oz. cereal to a large bowl and mix.
Add shredded coconut, slivered almonds, cashews, and any other add-ins to the bowl and mix well.
Add butter, sugar, and corn syrup to a medium saucepan.
Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
Pour the caramel mixture into the bowl and mix everything well.
Pour sweet chex mix onto wax paper in a single layer and let Chex mix cool completely.
Serve Sweet Chex Mix in a large serving bowl, or in individual plastic bags. Cover tightly and store at room temperature.
Notes
You can use any combination of cereal for this Chex mix, just make sure to use 12 oz. of cereal total. I like to use Chex, Crispix, and Golden Grahams cereal when I can find all three.
Since it's a Chex mix, feel free to make it your own. Omit things you don't like and add things you do like. You can't mess it up!
Other ingredients to try mixing in: pecans, peanuts, and pretzel sticks.
Store Chex mix in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 351IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg
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Natasha
This Chex mix recipe was a huge hit with my family! We love how versatile this is, I’m glad I didn’t skip the sauce because it was so good!Reply
Sha
We love having this sticky sweet chex mix for a sleepover! It's flavorful and delicious!Reply
jess
this is the easiest and most addicting sweet treat I have ever made! thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe!Reply
April
This is my favorite chex mix recipe! Love the coconut and nuts added to it!Reply
Natasha
The Chex mix recipe was a huge hit at home! My whole family enjoyed the different varities. So good!Reply
Jade
This is now a movie night essential at our place! The best part is, you can totally customize it to your taste.Reply
Jessica
I love that too!
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Sharina
We love having this sweet chex mix for movie night with popcorn and some cola! Highly recommended!Reply
Beth
Sounds good. Doesn't have how much for the dry ingredients. It also doesn't say to add rhe Karo syrup
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Lynnette Beste
This is seriously the best treat ever! I made it for Christmas gifts, and it was a huge hit. I think I'll go make some again, right now!Reply
