Sweet Chex Mix Recipe (2025)

This Sweet Chex Mix recipe has a combination of chex cereal, pretzels, almonds, coconut, and teddy grahams tossedin a sweetbuttery syrup to make the most addicting snack mix!

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Why I love this snack mix:

  • Easy – Only 20 minutes, this simple recipe is perfect for kids to help with.
  • Affordable – Makes enough for a crowd, and the sweet syrup just uses pantry ingredients. Such a great snack while sticking to a budget. Feel free to swap other types of cereal that you already have on hand.
  • Addicting – This sweet and salty Chex mix is one of my absolute favorite snacks and It’s always the star of the party, movie nights, camping, you name it!

How to make Sweet Chex Mix:

Combine Snack Ingredients: Place parchment paper on two sheet pans. Add allthe cereals, pretzels, teddy grahams, nuts, and coconut to a very large mixing bowl.

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Make Syrup: Melt butter in a saucepan on medium heat then add corn syrup and sugar and stir well. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Once the mixture comes to a full rolling boil, cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda.

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Toss Together: Slowly pour syrup over the Chex mix as you gently stirto coat the cereal.

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Cool: Pour cereal mix out onto prepared baking sheets and allow to cool before eating. Enjoy the BEST sweet chex mix!

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Make Ahead Instructions:

To Make Ahead: This sweet and salty Chex mix recipe can be made ahead of time and will keep well in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

Recipe Variations:

  • Mix-Ins – Snack mixes are great because you can adapt any of the main ingredients for what you like. Choose your favorite kind of Chex cereal or other types of cereal. Add peanuts, cashews, or your favorite nut, toss in m&m’s, chocolate chips, marshmallows, or whatever you like. The options are endless!
  • Traditional Chex Mix
  • Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies
  • Muddy Buddies

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Sweet Chex Mix Recipe

This Sweet Chex Mix recipe has a combination of chex cereal, pretzels, almonds, coconut, and teddy grahams tossedin a sweetbuttery syrup to make the most addicting snack mix!

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Prep 10 minutes mins

Cook 10 minutes mins

Total 20 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • 10 cups Chex cereal (Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex or a mix of multiple kinds)
  • 3 heaping cup mini pretzel twists , or sticks
  • 2 cups honey graham bears
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds*
  • 2 cup shredded sweetened coconut , to taste

For the syrup coating:

Instructions

  • Prepare two sheet pans with parchment paper. Add cereals, pretzels, honey grahams, nuts and coconut to a very large mixing bowl.

  • Add butter to a large saucepan over medium heat. Once melted add corn syrup and sugar and stir well to combine. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Once the mixture comes to a FULL rolling boil over medium heat, cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes.

  • Remove from heat immediately and stir in vanilla and baking soda. Slowly pour syrup over the chex mix and use a wooden spoon to gently stirto coat the cereal

  • Pour cereal out onto prepared baking sheet and allow to cool before eating.

Notes

Yield: Makes around 16 cups.

Make Ahead Instructions: Will keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

Recipe Variations:

  • Mix-Ins – Snack mixes are great because you can adapt any of the main ingredients for what you like. Choose your favorite kind of Chex cereal or other types of cereal. Add peanuts, cashews, or your favorite nut, toss in m&m’s, chocolate chips, marshmallows, or whatever you like. The options are endless!
  • Traditional Chex Mix
  • Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies
  • Muddy Buddies

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 301mgPotassium: 243mgFiber: 7gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 472IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 10mg

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FAQs

Why is my homemade Chex mix soggy? ›

Using too much liquid. Don't go over the recipe's suggested liquid amounts; that is a sure way to get soggy mix (which, again, nobody wants). Follow this tip: If you need to make a change in liquid ingredients, just keep the amount the same.

Is it cheaper to buy Chex mix or make your own? ›

Homemade Chex Mix Is Cheaper AND More Delicious Than The Store-Bought Stuff. Chex Mix offers variety: the crisp cereal, toasty pretzels, the unique crunch of the bagel chips. This homemade recipe puts the store-bought to shame.

What is the least favorite Chex mix piece? ›

Other than the rye chip, nothing brought more people together than pretzels — combined, 38% marked the circle and square pretzels as the worst pieces.

What makes Chex mix so good? ›

Seasoned salt: This old-school seasoning has a blend of onion, garlic, spices, and salt. We like Lawry's for Chex mix. Onion and garlic powders: These give the Chex mix a deeper, more savory taste. Worcestershire sauce: A generous amount of lends a subtle savoriness that rounds all the flavors out.

How do you crisp soggy Chex Mix? ›

You can bring them back to an edible state by heating them in the oven. This works wonderfully for snacks like crackers, Chex mix, tortilla chips, pretzels and even whole loaves of bread.

How do you keep Chex Mix from getting soggy? ›

The best tip for avoiding the sogginess is the make sure to stir up the mixture well each 15 minutes as it bakes. This will allow the chex mix to cook evenly and allow all pieces to get baked and crispy. After baking, make sure to store in a airtight container or Ziploc.

Is Chex Mix healthy or unhealthy? ›

Is Chex mix a healthy snack. In terms of snacks, this one certainly isn't the worst. On the other hand, if you've got high blood pressure, you definitely need to be careful of mindlessly eating it. In just a half cup, traditional Chex mix has 250 mg of sodium.

Is Chex Mix healthy or not? ›

Who doesn't love traditional Chex Mix? It's salty, crunchy, and everyone has a favorite item– the perfect party snack! But sadly, what makes it taste so good also makes Chex Mix not the healthiest option. It's full of refined grains, sugar, and tons of sodium.

What flavor is original Chex Mix? ›

Substitution: The original recipe includes Corn Chex™, Rice Chex™ and Wheat Chex™. You can mix and match to suit your taste—just use a total of 9 cups of cereal.

What is the fancy name for Chex Mix? ›

First off this recipe can be found under many names besides Party Mix such as Chex Mix, Nuts and Bolts, TV Mix, or Snack Mix.

What are the brown circles in Chex Mix called? ›

The brown, round things you are referring to in Chex Mix are known as "Wheat Chex." Wheat Chex is a type of cereal made from whole wheat, and it is a common ingredient in various Chex Mix varieties.

What is the best Chex Mix piece? ›

Corn Chex

Corn Chex are indisputably the best part of a bag of Chex Mix. If you've ever tasted Corn Chex on their own, you know they don't need to be doused in seasoning to be enjoyable—you could easily eat them plain.

How long does homemade Chex Mix keep? ›

Slow cooker: Transfer the mixture to slow cooker and cook on LOW for 3 hours, stirring ever 45 minutes. Make Ahead Instructions: Chex mix tastes freshest when served within 2-3 days of making it, but it will last stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

What does Chex Mix stand for? ›

Chex Mix is a type of snack mix that includes Chex breakfast cereal as a major component. There are many recipes for homemade Chex Mix also known as Chex Party Mix. Though contents vary, the mixes generally include an assortment of Chex cereals, chips, hard breadsticks, pretzels, nuts or bagel bites.

Why is Chex Mix called Chex? ›

The name "Chex" reflects the square checkerboard logo of Ralston Purina.

Does homemade Chex Mix go bad? ›

Typically, homemade Chex Mix will stay fresh for several weeks, while store-bought varieties may last even longer due to preservatives. Proper storage is crucial to maintaining the freshness and crispness of Chex Mix.

What is the dark brown thing in Chex Mix? ›

The brown, round things you are referring to in Chex Mix are known as "Wheat Chex." Wheat Chex is a type of cereal made from whole wheat, and it is a common ingredient in various Chex Mix varieties.

What is the difference between bold and regular Chex Mix? ›

What makes the Bold flavor so special? Think of it as Traditional Chex Mix on steroids. The savoriness is so epic that it's beyond your wildest dreams. It's like Chex Mix took the Traditional flavor and added even more butter, more garlic powder, more onion powder, and, most noticeably, more Worcestershire sauce.

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