Salted Caramel Chex Mix Recipe

Name: Salted Caramel Chex Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups Popped Popcorn (I Use Vic's Half Salt); 3 cups Wheat Chex Cereal; 3 cups Rice Chex Cerel; 3 cups Original Puffin Organic Cereal (or Corn Chex); 1 cup Mixed Nuts (if You Like Them); 1 cup Wheat Pretzles (or Any Kind That You Like); 2 cups Craisins (Dried Cranberries); 1 cup Butter; 2 cups Brown Sugar; 1/2 cups Corn Syrup (light Or Dark); 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Real Vanilla; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 5 pinches Sea Salt, Or Coarse Salt

Servings: persons

3 cups Popped Popcorn (I Use Vic's Half Salt)
3 cups Wheat Chex Cereal
3 cups Rice Chex Cerel
3 cups Original Puffin Organic Cereal (or Corn Chex)
1 cup Mixed Nuts (if You Like Them)
1 cup Wheat Pretzles (or Any Kind That You Like)
2 cups Craisins (Dried Cranberries)
1 cup Butter
2 cups Brown Sugar
1/2 cups Corn Syrup (light Or Dark)
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Real Vanilla
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
5 pinches Sea Salt, Or Coarse Salt

1
Mix all of the cereal, pretzels, popcorn, nuts, and craisins in a LARGE bowl.
2
Next, melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed pot.
3
Add sugar, syrup and salt.
4
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
5
Boil without stirring for 5 minutes on medium heat.
6
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, then add the baking soda.
7
The mixture will foam up, so be careful (not for kiddies).
8
Butter a few cookie sheets.
9
Pour caramel (carefully!)
10
over the popcorn/cereal mixture and toss to coat evenly.
11
Place in the oven and bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour, mixing every 15 minutes.
12
Remove from the oven and sprinkle sea salt on top while it is still warm, then let it cool so you dont burn your fingers eating it off the pan.
13
Hands off for a few minutes!

1509

kcal

Calories

Fat

258

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups Popped Popcorn (I Use Vic's Half Salt), 3 cups Wheat Chex Cereal, 3 cups Rice Chex Cerel, 3 cups Original Puffin Organic Cereal (or Corn Chex), and more.

Yes, Salted Caramel Chex Mix falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Salted Caramel Chex Mix

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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