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    Home » Recipes » Christmas

    Sweet Holiday Chex Mix

    Published: Dec 2, 2018 · Modified: Aug 9, 2021 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 471 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article.

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    Sweet Holiday Chex Mix by The Toasty Kitchen
    Sweet Holiday Chex Mix by The Toasty Kitchen
    Sweet Holiday Chex Mix by The Toasty Kitchen

    Sweet Holiday Chex Mix is a crunchy and flavorful dessert snack mix. Golden grahams and chex cereals are coated in a sugar glaze with toasted coconut and almond slices.

    Golden grahams and chex coated in a sugar glaze in a red bowl.

    A sweet snack mix is perfect to keep on hand for the holidays. It's also a fantastic treat to fill a decorative tin and give as a gift.

    Golden grahams and chex cereals are mixed with shredded coconut and sliced almonds, then coated in a sweet sugar glaze. This sweet snack mix is a little crunchy, a little chewy, and big on flavor. 

    You'll love this sweet holiday chex mix, also known as "Christmas crack," because it's incredibly easy and crowd pleasing.

    A red serving bowl filled with snack mix, with red paper cups ready to serve.

    Toasting coconuts and almonds

    Toasting the coconut and almonds is a crucial step that you don't want to skip. It's simple, yet effective.

    Toasting the coconut adds a warm, caramelized flavor to the snack mix. It also brings out the nutty flavor of the almonds.

    While this recipe can be skipped to save time, I highly recommend giving it a try.

    Small red paper cups filled with snack mix.

    Serving size

    This recipe makes a large batch of snack mix. It's perfect to fill gift bags, decorative tins, or to fill a large bowl at your next party.

    Feel free to half or quarter the recipe for a smaller occasion. Click or hover over the servings in the recipe card and use the sliding bar to change your serving size.

    Golden grahams and chex coated in a sugar glaze in a red bowl.
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    Sweet Holiday Chex Mix

    Sweet Holiday Chex Mix is a crunchy and flavorful dessert snack mix. Golden grahams and chex cereals are coated in a sugar glaze with toasted coconut and almond slices.
    Prep Time5 minutes
    Cook Time15 minutes
    Total Time20 minutes
    Servings: 24 servings
    Calories: 287kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut, or flaked coconut
    • 2 cups sliced almonds
    • 6 cups golden grahams cereal
    • 6 cups rice chex cereal
    • ¾ cup unsalted butter
    • 1 cup corn syrup
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread coconut and almonds in an even layer on baking sheet. Bake for 7-8 minutes, stirring halfway through. Coconut will brown quickly, watch carefully.
    • In a large bowl, combine golden grahams, rice chex, toasted coconut and almonds. Set aside. 
    • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, corn syrup, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil. Boil for a full two minutes, then remove from heat. Add vanilla and stir to combine. 
    • Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture. Stir until cereal is evenly coated. 
    • Lay parchment out on multiple baking sheets or counter top. Spread cereal mixture across parchment paper in a thin layer and allow to dry for 1-2 hours. Mixture will remain slightly sticky.  

    Equipment Recommendations

    • SS 3-Quart Saucepan
    • Reynolds Parchment Paper
    • Pyrex Liquid Measuring Cups
    • Dry Measuring Cups

    Notes

    • Store leftovers in a sealed container at room temperature. Best enjoyed within 3-4 days - over time, cereal will begin to get soft.
    • Rice chex can be substituted with corn chex or wheat chex if needed.

    Nutrition Estimate

    Serving: 0g | Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 3.6mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 4.3mg
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American

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