Better than Sex Chex Mix

With a caramelly crunch and delicate chocolate drizzle, this snack is perfectly suited to any occasion, from parties to family movie night.

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This is a version of Chocolate Chex Caramel Crunch by ChexCereal

“Like its cake namesake, this mix is incredibly irresistable!”

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    Ingredients

    • 8  cups Chocolate Chex® cereal
    • 3/4  cup packed brown sugar
    • 6  tablespoons butter or margarine
    • 3  tablespoons light corn syrup
    • 1/4  teaspoon baking soda
    • 1  cup Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, MINI size
    • 1 cup MINIATURE marshmallows
    • 1/2  cup caramel bits (found by the chocolate chips in the baking aisle -- or chop up regular caramels)
    • 1 Tbsp heavy cream
    • 1/2  cup MILK chocolate baking chips (or more if you're a huge chocolate fan)
    • 1/2  cup vanilla (white) chocolate baking chips
    • 1 tsp coarse sea salt

    Directions

    1. 1Into large microwavable bowl, measure cereal; set aside. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper or foil.
    2. 2In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave brown sugar, butter and corn syrup uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until melted and smooth. Stir in baking soda until dissolved. Pour caramel mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave on High 3 minutes, stirring every minute. Spread on cookie sheet. Cool 10 minutes. Break into bite-sized pieces.
    3. 3Make sure Chex mixture is cool to the touch (so candy doesn't melt.) Evenly sprinkle mini peanut butter cups candy and miniature marshmallows over Chex mixture.
    4. 4In small microwavable bowl, microwave caramel baking bits and cream uncovered on High about 1 minute or until chips can be stirred smooth. Use a spoon or fork to drizzle over snack. Microwave the milk chocolate baking chips next, starting with 20-seconds and stirring, then at 20 second intervals until the mixture is completely smooth (microwave temps vary, so watch the chocolate and stir frequently until it's of drizzling consistency). Drizzle over the snack mixture. Then microwave the vanilla (white) baking chips in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth, and drizzle that over the snack mixture. (Note: The vanilla and milk chocolate chips should not need cream added.) Quickly sprinkle coarse salt over all while candy drizzles are still wet.
    5. 5Refrigerate until set. Break apart and store in tightly covered container. Perfect for gift giving!
    6. 6DESSERT IDEA: Create parfait desserts by layering Chex mix and lightly sweetened whipped cream!
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    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    This is fantastic...I've made it four times in the last two months for different get togethers. Always a hit! Everyone always comments on the reese's cups. Once I just used peanut butter chips and it was still amazing. Great recipe!

    2/14/2013 2:19:56 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    nothing is better than xxx

    2/8/2013 1:16:55 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    I Meant mini cups not many

    2/5/2013 7:43:08 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    I tasted this for the first time Saturday and it was fantastic Fact they put something else in place of Reese's Many cups But don't remember what it was

    2/5/2013 7:39:17 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    What else has been in place of Reese's cups

    2/5/2013 7:34:14 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    I'm making this today for my superbowl party!!!

    2/3/2013 11:25:40 AM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    I made it with Rolos cut in half instead of Reeses. Very good.

    2/2/2013 8:36:05 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    Huge hit for the family! I had to add milk to chocolate chips because they wouldn't melt. Ghiradelli milk chocolate. But once I got it to drizzling consistency....AMAZING

    1/26/2013 6:17:20 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    I was a little disappointed with this. It's good but I guess I was expecting more. And I don't know how anyone can say it's better than xxx unless they're doing it all wrong. LOL

    1/19/2013 12:31:52 PM
    Ekbustos
    Ekbustos said:

    Can't wait to try it!

    1/17/2013 11:11:46 AM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    insteed of csrmel drizzle i used butterscotch and it was delish. thank you for the yummy recipe

    1/12/2013 2:41:20 PM
    TBSPSusan
    TBSPSusan said:

    @Anonymous: I'm not sure I'd try to freeze this recipe with the chocolate drizzle on top -- but if you try it, please let us all know how it worked! The mix stays fresh for a couple days if you put it in an airtight container. Enjoy!

    12/31/2012 10:26:11 AM
    hwarner

    I'm gonna try this for a Christmas treat

    12/22/2012 10:24:16 AM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    Would this be freezeable?

    12/12/2012 11:34:42 PM
    Sharon0428

    With an oven that needs replacing, I was looking for things to make that don't need baking. Wa-la! This will be great! Now I have something I can share!

    12/10/2012 11:59:40 AM
    TBSPSusan
    TBSPSusan said:

    @Anonymous: I have updated the step to clarify that the vanilla and milk chocolate chips should not need cream added. Since microwave ovens vary so much in power, please watch the chips and stir them at frequent intervals. As soon as they are almost melted, you should be able to stir them up into a smooth consistency to drizzle over the snack mixture. Let us know how it goes, and happy snacking!

    11/30/2012 7:38:53 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    I am confused about the drizzle part. It says to melt Carmels with cream and them repeat with the chocolate, so does the chocolates also need a Tbsp of cream?

    11/30/2012 7:21:15 PM
    TBSPAna
    TBSPAna said:

    Hi @mtempva! Try clicking the orange print button above the comments section of this recipe. That should do the trick!

    11/26/2012 2:02:23 PM
    mtempva
    mtempva said:

    anyone else not able to make this print?

    11/24/2012 2:16:00 PM
    TBSPSusan
    TBSPSusan said:

    @ Vilma: Gracias! Es delicioso...espero que lo pruebes!

    11/20/2012 9:50:41 AM
    TBSPAna
    TBSPAna said:

    Hi! Try melting the chocolate in a small sauce pan over low heat on your stove, stirring constantly until melted thoroughly.

    10/22/2012 2:49:20 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    couldn't get three chocolate and white chocolate chips to melt to a smooth enough consistency to drizzle, was too thick..what am i doing wrong??

    10/20/2012 7:50:27 PM
    vilma
    vilma said:

    se ve delicioso ♥♥^_~♥♥

    10/15/2012 1:07:24 PM
    candiceselfridge

    Im Trying This Tonight

    9/2/2012 10:08:25 AM
    mamaeagle
    mamaeagle said:

    Cinnamon also is good to lower blood sugar. I take it along with my diabetic menu and usually keep my sugar under control

    8/29/2012 2:51:54 PM
    TBSPSusan
    TBSPSusan said:

    @ Goodstuff: Cinnamon Chex -- INCRED idea! I'm going to try that. Thanks for sharing with us!

    8/6/2012 8:48:47 AM
    Goodstuff
    Goodstuff said:

    this was awesome ! my whole family loved it ! instead of the chocolate chex i used cinnomon chex .. mmmmmmmm

    8/5/2012 7:54:08 PM
    TBSPSusan
    TBSPSusan said:

    @ kchernault: It'd be great for the holidays! You could use red and green drizzle, too...and maybe add a little edible silver sugar-glitter over the top! @ everyone: Take a pic of your creation when you make it and share it with all of us on our Facebook page! :)

    5/25/2012 1:02:01 PM
    kchernault

    I'm adding this to my Christmas baking!

    5/25/2012 12:36:19 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    I'll be making this with my kids this weekend!! Looks delish!

    5/1/2012 6:05:57 AM
    TBSPSusan
    TBSPSusan said:

    Jill--so awesome! Love your idea of going rouge on the recipe. It's TOTALLY customizable! Thanks for commenting!

    2/5/2012 3:46:37 PM
    jill.glasenapp

    I forgot to add my rating :)

    2/5/2012 3:37:15 PM
    jill.glasenapp

    I made this delicious recipe today- but exchanged the caramel chips for peanut butter chips (my husband doesnt like caramel). AMAZING! It will be a hit tonight during my super bowl festivities!

    2/5/2012 3:36:10 PM
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