Chex Candy Recipes

CHRISTMAS CHEX™ PARTY MIX

Steps:

• Line large rimmed cookie sheet with waxed paper. In large bowl, mix cereal, marshmallows and pretzels.
• In medium microwavable bowl, microwave candy coating uncovered on High 60 to 90 seconds, stirring after 1 minute, until almost melted. Stir until smooth. Pour onto cereal mixture; mix well.
• Spread on cookie sheet; sprinkle with holiday sprinkles, and cool completely, about 15 minutes. Break into bite-size pieces.
• In 2-quart resealable food-storage plastic bag, add coated cereal pieces and powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake to coat. Remove from bag; discard any remaining powdered sugar.
• In large serving bowl, mix coated cereal mixture and chocolate candies.

QUICK CHEX MIX CANDY

Steps:

• Combine brown sugar, corn syrup and margarine.
• Microwave on high for 1 minute Take out and stir until blended.
• Return to high setting until boiling (about 2 1/2 min).
• Cook 3 minutes longer.
• Add Rich Chex.
• Spread out on cookie sheet and cool.
• Break into pieces.
• *Can add nuts when mixing with Chex.

RICE CHEX CANDY

Steps:

• Combine Chex cereal, almonds and coconut in a very large mixing bowl. Set aside.
• Combine butter, corn syrup and sugar in a medium saucepan.
• Cook and stir over medium-high heat until mixture reaches 235°F (soft ball stage).
• Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla; stir well.
• Pour candy mixture over cereal mixture. Stir until well combined.
• Spread on wax paper to cool.
• Store cooled candy in an airtight container.
• This candy freezes remarkably well!
• It makes a pretty gift given in a jar or cellophane bag tied with a ribbon.
• It's very sweet and highly addictive!
• *Microwave instructions:.
• Combine butter, corn syrup, and sugar in a microwave safe glass bowl. Microwave on high 5 minutes.
• Stir.
• Microwave 5-10 minutes longer until mixture reaches soft ball stage.
• Add vanilla and baking soda; stir.
• Pour over cereal mixture.