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Chocolate Chex® Caramel Crunch (Gluten Free)

Chocolate Chex® Caramel Crunch (Gluten Free)

Brown sugar and butter turns into caramelly goodness that surrounds Chocolate Chex® cereal for a scrumptious crunchy snack.

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( 45 Ratings)

45 Ratings

5 Stars 56%

4 Stars 18%

3 Stars 4%

2 Stars 11%

1 Stars 11%

Member Reviews ( 9 )
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  • PREP TIME 15 Min
  • TOTAL TIME 15 Min
  • SERVINGS 16

 

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
1/4
cup white vanilla baking chips or chocolate chips
  • 1 Into large microwavable bowl, measure cereal; set aside. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper.
  • 2 In 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 over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave on High 3 minutes, stirring every minute. Spread on cookie sheet. Cool 10 minutes. Break into bite-size pieces.
  • 3 In small microwavable bowl, microwave vanilla baking chips uncovered on High about 1 minute 30 seconds or until chips can be stirred smooth (bowl will be hot). Drizzle over snack. Refrigerate until set. Store in tightly covered container.

Expert Tips

Instead of using waxed paper, you can spray the cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with nonstick foil.

Need clever gift wrapping ideas for this 15-minute recipe? Check out Mix & Mingle with Chex® Party Mix.

Add more dazzle to the drizzle by using two kinds of melted chocolate, as shown in the photo.

Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.

Got questions? Our experts have the answers. Ask Betty now.

Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 170
    • (Calories from Fat 60),
  • Total Fat 7g
    • (Saturated Fat 3 1/2g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 10mg;
  • Sodium 170mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 27g
    • (Dietary Fiber 0g,
    • Sugars 18g),
  • Protein 1g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 1/2 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 1 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 1 1/2 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 2;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

    Review & Comments

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    Posted 4/25/2011 11:02:38 AM REPORT ABUSE ClaimToFame84 said:
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    This recipe was delicious!! I made is for Easter and everyone loved it! Warning - it is very addicting, I could not stop eating it! Very easy to make.
    This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
    Posted 1/11/2011 12:32:24 AM REPORT ABUSE jnvargo said:
    Rating:
    oh my, this Chex mix is so so good. I used the dark chocolate turtle chex mix and it was amazing! Everytime i make it people ask me for the recipe
    This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
    Posted 11/13/2010 9:16:37 PM REPORT ABUSE GBAngel said:
    Rating:
    I made this recipe and drizzled both white chocolate and milk chocolate over the Chex mix. I then sprinkled salt on the mix. Wow, sweet and salty, big hit with everyone. My family could not stop eating it.
    This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
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