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Caramel Churro Chex Mix

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy and delicious Caramel Churro Chex Mix recipe! With just a few simple ingredients and 15 minutes of prep time, you can make the ultimate sweet treat. Try this delightful recipe today!

Churro Chex Mix

When it comes to snacks, there is nothing quite like the Caramel Churro Chex Mix.

This delicious snack is easy to make and packs a flavorful punch that will tantalize the taste buds and leave you wanting more.

It starts with crunchy a mix of Chex cereal, which gets covered in a buttery caramel sauce before being tossed in sugar and cinnamon for an extra sweet kick.

The mix is then baked until golden-brown perfection, creating a crunchy layer of deliciousness that no one can resist.

For added flavor and texture, try adding nuts like almonds or cashews to your Caramel Churro Chex Mix.

For those looking for something even sweeter, try adding mini semi-sweet chocolate chips or white chocolate chips!

Whether you choose to alter this recipe or keep it classic, Caramel Churro Chex Mix has something special that will satisfy any cravings and make your mouth water with every bite!

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Caramel Churro Chex Mix

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Caramel Churro Chex Mix Recipe

All in all, our Caramel Churro Chex Mix is the perfect addition to any party or get-together.

It has a great blend of sweet and salty, crunchy and chewy, plus it’s a lot of fun to make!

Remember, you should take your time when stirring the caramel, since it’s important to reduce the risk of burning.

You can also use any type of Chex cereal that you like to customize your mix.

And for maximum deliciousness and texture, don’t forget about the thick layer of cinnamon sugar over the top before baking!

We hope you enjoy making this tasty treat!

If you try it yourself, leave us a comment and let us know what you think!

🔑 Key to Success #1 – Stir Caramel Constantly

Making Caramel Churro Chex Mix is a surprisingly easy and delicious snack.

To begin, you will need a medium-sized saucepan, butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, baking soda, and salt.

In the saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup.

Place the pan over medium heat and let the mixture come to a boil.

As it begins to boil be sure to stir it constantly.

Boil the caramel for one minute while continuing to stir it frequently.

Once the time has passed remove the pan from heat and add in your baking soda and salt.

Make sure you mix them well into the caramel until they are completely incorporated.

The next step is very important—continually stirring the caramel as it cooks!

This will ensure that all of the ingredients have been mixed together correctly and your caramel doesn’t burn.

The importance of stirring cannot be understated as this will also help prevent any burning or scorching of your mixture in its final stages of cooking.

Additionally, it will help make sure that all of those notes of churro flavor are evenly dispersed throughout your snack mix!

Just be patient and let the anticipation build.

It’ll be worth it, I promise.

Churro Chex Mix

🔑 Key to Success #2 – Choose Your Favorite Chex

Once the caramel mixture is ready to go, it’s time to add in your cereals!

You can use any variety of Chex cereal you like.

I usually do half Corn Chex and half Rice Chex, but feel free to use whatever you fancy!

You could do all Rice Chex to save a few bucks since you’ll only need to purchase one box of cereal.

Pour the hot caramel mixture over the cereal in batches and stir gently to coat each piece evenly.

Once all of your cereal has been covered with the caramel mixture, spread out onto a large baking sheet with sides.

Churro Chex Mix

🔑 Key to Success #3 – Sprinkle the Cinnamon Sugar

The cinnamon sugar is sort of the icing on top of this Caramel Churro Chex Mix.

After you spread the caramel-coated Chex onto the baking pan, go ahead and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar on top.

Lay it on thick.

You want the Chex to be fully covered with cinnamon sugar like you would for a traditional churro.

Sprinkle on the cinnamon sugar then pop the pan into the oven to bake for 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and stir the Chex well to redistribute the caramel sauce.

Return the pan to the oven and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the Chex Mix is golden brown.

Spread the hot Caramel Churro Chex Mix onto a sheet of wax paper to allow it to cool completely.

Once your Caramel Churro Chex Mix is cool, you can add in other mix-ins that you enjoy.

Caramel bits, marshmallows, pecans, pretzels, or cashews would all be delicious options in this Churro Chex Mix.

caramel churro chex mix

If you’re feeling adventurous, you can eat this Caramel Churro Chex mix in a bowl with milk.

It’s really good this way and stays crunchy for a long time.

Or you can just grab a handful any time.

It’s just as good the next day and the next and … do you really think it’ll last longer than that?

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Caramel Churro Chex Mix Recipe
Churro Chex Mix

Churro Chex Mix

Yield: 12 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Churro Chex Mix is an addictive treat that can be made in minutes. If you know someone who likes churros with caramel sauce, they'll love this Churro Chex Mix.

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 4 1/2 cups Corn Chex cereal
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line large baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. In small bowl, combine cinnamon and sugar. Place cereal in large bowl. Set aside.
  2. In medium-sized saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Heat over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Let boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add baking soda and salt. Stir well.
  3. Pour mixture over cereal and stir gently to coat. Spread cereal onto foil-covered baking sheet. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.
  4. Bake for 5 minutes then stir well. Bake another 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Spread Churro Chex Mix out onto waxed paper to cool completely. 
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 290Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 161mgCarbohydrates: 69gFiber: 2gSugar: 40gProtein: 4g

Nutrition Information Provided For Educational and Informational Purposes Only.

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Riya Agrawal

Monday 25th of October 2021

Wow yummy recipe, thanks for sharing it . I watch football with this recipe and True Elements Party Mix as a yummy party option and they are really tasty and healthy. This party mix made my football party hit!

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