Sweet and Salty Chex Mix Recipe (2024)

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Published: Aug 9, 2023 · Modified: Apr 5, 2024 by Sarah · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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Everyone loves this sticky, salty, sweet Chex mix recipe that is absolutely delicious! Your friends and family will be fighting over the bowl!

You know those snacks that once you take a bite of them, you literally can't stop shoving more of it into your face? I'm sorry not sorry, but this Sweet Chex Mix is that. It's one of the most deliciously addictive treats you'll ever taste. You should also try our more savory Homemade Chex Mix ,Chex Scotcheroos, or these amazing Golden Grahams S'mores Bars. You can check out all of our desserts here!

Chex Mix Sweet Snack

My friend's mom used to always make this treat for us if we had a movie night or a sleepover. In their house it was called GORP, and, wow, did we love it. We could take down an entire bowl of this in an hour! I have also heard this sweet Chex mix called Gooey Chex Mix,or "Christmas Crack" - I really don't like that name though.

Why is it called GORP?

After doing some research, I learned that GORP is actually an acronym for 'Good Old Raisins and Peanuts' and is a nickname for trail mix. I call this sweet snack GORP, but I have come to realize that most people have a different name for it.

Call it what you want, this will always be GORP to me. It's sweet, sticky, gooey, really easy to make, takes only 5 minutes and you can totally make it your own with add-ins of your choice!

How to make Sweet Chex Mix:

Ingredients for Sweet and Salty Chex Mix:

Chex cereal
Cashews
Slivered Almonds
Shredded Coconut
Butter
Sugar
Light Corn Syrup

Other mix-in ideas:

Golden Grahams cereal
M&Ms
Pretzel Sticks
Peanuts

How to make this Sweet and Salty Chex Mix Recipe

Pour Chex cereal, slivered almonds, cashews, and shredded coconut into a large mixing bowl.

Next, you'll make the caramel mixture that makes this Sweet Chex Mix SO GOOD!

Melt butter over medium heat.
Add sugar and light corn syrup. Stir until dissolved.
Bring to a boil and stir often.
Pour caramel mixture over the Chex mix and stir until combined.

Lay wax paper onto a cookie sheet and pour the sticky sweet chex mix out of the bowl onto the wax paper. Spread the mixture out into a single layer and let it cool completely.

Once the Sweet Chex mix is fully cooled, you can dig in! I like to keep it in a large bowl that has a lid.

How to serve this Sweet Chex Mix Recipe

Because it is sticky, this Chex mix is best served from a bowl, a plastic ziplock bag, or in individual little bowls.

How to store

Store sweet Chex mix in an airtight container or ziplock bag in a cool, dry place.

Chex Mix Sweet and Salty FAQs

Is it cheaper to buy chex mix or make your own?

This type of gooey sweet chex mix is made with corn syrup and is not available in stores!

ForChex mixrecipes, making your own can be more cost-effective if you're making a large batch or want to customize it with different ingredients than the store-bought kind.

Is Chex mix healthy or unhealthy?

This sweet and gooey Chex mix is NOT healthy, it’s a dessert!
Deciding whether something is healthy or unhealthy for you depends on your specific dietary needs.

How long does homemade Chex mix stay fresh?

This Sweet Chex mix will stay fresh for up to 7 days if it is stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Typical Chex mix will stay fresh for 2 or 3 weeks if it is stored properly in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Make sure to try this recipe out soon! I predict it will be a big hit with your family and friends and will be devoured at holiday parties.

Are you making this Sweet Chex Mix recipe? We'd love it if you'd leave us a comment and a positive review! They mean a lot to us!

Sweet and Salty Chex Mix

You'll be addicted to this Gooey Sweet Chex mix - also known as "Christmas Crack" or "GORP." It's a great no-bake dessert that takes only 10 minutes to make.

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Equipment

saucepan
Rubber spatula
Parchment or wax paper
Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

1 cup Butter
1 ⅓ Light Karo Syrup
1 ⅓ cup Sugar
4 oz Chex Cereal
4 oz Crispix Cereal see notes
4 oz Golden Grahams Cereal
2 cup Slivered Almonds
1½ cup Cashews
1½ cup Shredded Coconut

Instructions

Lay out wax paper on your counter or on cookie sheets, set aside.
Add 12 oz. cereal to a large bowl and mix.
Add shredded coconut, slivered almonds, cashews, and any other add-ins to the bowl and mix well.
Add butter, sugar, and corn syrup to a medium saucepan.
Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
Pour the caramel mixture into the bowl and mix everything well.
Pour sweet chex mix onto wax paper in a single layer and let Chex mix cool completely.
Serve Sweet Chex Mix in a large serving bowl, or in individual plastic bags. Cover tightly and store at room temperature.

Notes

You can use any combination of cereal for this Chex mix, just make sure to use 12 oz. of cereal total. I like to use Chex, Crispix, and Golden Grahams cereal when I can find all three.

Since it's a Chex mix, feel free to make it your own. Omit things you don't like and add things you do like. You can't mess it up!

Other ingredients to try mixing in: pecans, peanuts, and pretzel sticks.

Store Chex mix in an airtight container for up to 7 days.