Candied Cereal Mix

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Lisa Elliott, West Plains, Missouri

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

"This is a favorite treat at our house," says Lisa Elliott of West Plains, Missouri. "It's so easy to make and convenient for snacking on the go."

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Candied Cereal Mix

Yield:about 3 quarts
Prep:15 min
Cook:30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 cups rice chex
  • 6 cups corn chex
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Directions

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-1/2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and corn syrup is bubbly, stirring frequently. Stir in vanilla and baking soda; microwave 20 seconds longer or until the mixture begins to foam.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cereals. Add syrup mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 300° for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove to waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.
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