Caramel Pecan Chex Mix

• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Once the butter is melted, stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Once it begins to boil, stop stirring and let it simmer for 4-5 minutes without stirring. The mixture should thicken slightly.
• Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The baking soda will cause the caramel to bubble up, so be careful!

4. Coat the Cereal and Pecans:

• Pour the caramel sauce over the Chex and pecans. Gently stir with a spatula to coat the cereal and nuts evenly with the caramel. Make sure everything is well covered.

5. Bake the Chex Mix:

• Spread the coated Chex mix evenly on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure the caramel coats the mix evenly and doesn’t burn.

6. Cool and Serve:

• After baking, remove the Chex mix from the oven and let it cool on the baking sheet for about 10-15 minutes. As it cools, the caramel will harden, creating a crunchy, sweet coating.
• Once cooled, break it into pieces and transfer it to an airtight container for storage.

Tips:

• Storage: This Caramel Pecan Chex Mix can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1-2 weeks.
• Flavor Variations: You can add other mix-ins, like chocolate chips, dried fruit, or even marshmallows, after baking for a unique twist.
• Nuts: If you’re not a fan of pecans, feel free to swap them with your favorite nuts or even use a combination of nuts and pretzels.

This Caramel Pecan Chex Mix is the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy, with a rich caramel flavor that will keep you coming back for more. Enjoy!