Festive 4th of July Chex Mix
A colorful and crunchy Chex Mix perfect for celebrating Independence Day with friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups Chex cereal
- 2 cups popcorn, popped
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup red, white, and blue chocolate candies
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn: Prepare it first and set it aside in a large mixing bowl.
- Preheat the oven: Set it to 250°F (120°C).
- Melt the butter: Combine with sugar, corn syrup, and salt over low heat until smooth.
- Add the vanilla: Stir in after removing the saucepan from heat.
- Combine the dry ingredients: Add Chex cereal and pretzels to the popcorn, folding gently.
- Drizzle the melted mixture over the mix until thoroughly coated.
- Spread and bake: Transfer to a lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Add the sweets: Sprinkle in the chocolate candies after cooling.
- Store and enjoy: Transfer to an airtight container for freshness.
Notes
Consider adding nuts or dried fruits for extra flavor and crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: 4th of July, Chex Mix, festive snacks, summer parties, Independence Day