Gooey Chex Mix is chewy, crunchy, salty, sweet and totally addicting! Some people call this Christmas Crack.

gooey chex mix

GOOEY CHEX MIX

I actually have a version of this in my old cookbook from 2014. This version is a little improved and definitely hard to stop eating.

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THIS RECIPE

  • It’s fast to make. You can have a batch ready in 20 minutes start to finish.
  • Everyone loves it. It’s definitely a crowd pleaser.

gooey chex mix

INGREDIENTS IN GOOEY CHEX MIX

  • Rice or Corn Chex mix – you can do a mix or use all of one cereal.
  • Golden Grahams
  • Shredded coconut – I like to chop it up in the food processor so the texture is finer.
  • Sliced almonds – you can leave these out but trust me they’re good.
  • Butter
  • Sugar
  • Corn syrup
  • Vanilla
  • Baking soda

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Gooey Chex Mix

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Gooey Chex Mix is chewy, crunchy, salty, sweet and totally addicting! Some people call this Christmas Crack.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Chex cereal (Rice or Corn Chex)
  • 6 cups Golden Grahams cereal
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut , (chopped - see note)
  • 1 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
  • In a very large bowl, add the Chex and Grahams cereal, coconut, and almonds and stir together.
  • Microwave version: In a large microwave safe bowl, add the butter, sugar, and corn syrup. Microwave for 5 minutes stirring halfway. Remove and stir well. Microwave for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and add the vanilla and baking soda.
    Stovetop version: In a large saucepan, bring the butter, sugar, and corn syrup to a boil then start the timer and cook for 4 1/2 minutes at a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the baking soda and vanilla.
  • Immediately pour the sugar mixture over the cereal mixture and stir until very well combined. Spread onto the prepared baking dish and let cool. Break into pieces and enjoy.

Notes

I like to chop my coconut in a food processor so that the texture is finer.
Cuisine: American
Course: All Recipes, Dessert, Snack
gooey chex mix