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A close-up of a bowl filled with Toffee Chex Mix, featuring golden Chex cereal pieces coated in toffee.

Irresistible Chocolate-Kissed Toffee Chex Mix

This Irresistible Chocolate-Kissed Toffee Chex Mix is a delightful blend of crispy cereals, crunchy nuts, and rich toffee, all coated in melted chocolate. Perfect for snacking or sharing!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 6 cups mixed Chex cereals (Rice, Corn, Wheat Chex)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or almonds
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (milk, semi-sweet, or dark)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large roasting pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Heatproof spatula or wooden spoon
  • Parchment paper
  • Silicone baking mat

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and combine Chex cereals and chopped pecans in a large roasting pan.
  2. Melt butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan, bringing to a rolling boil and boiling for 5 minutes continually stirring.
  3. Remove from heat, then stir in vanilla extract and baking soda immediately to create a bubbly mixture.
  4. Pour the hot toffee mixture over the cereal and nut mixture, stirring gently until well coated.
  5. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes, until golden brown and firm.
  6. Remove from oven, sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot mixture, let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until chocolate is melted and distributed.
  7. Spread thinly on parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to cool completely, then break into pieces.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or a dash of espresso powder to the toffee mixture. Ensure even cooling for crispier results.