Caramel Apple Chex Mix

Caramel-coated Apple Cinnamon Chex squares, sliced almonds, white chocolate covered pretzels, and a cinnamon chip drizzle–easy and ADDICTIVE!

Being a HUGE caramel fanatic, one of my all-time favorite Fall time treats has always been the Caramel Apple. I love the tartness of the apple and the warm sugary sweetness of the caramel combined into one perfectly perfect treat!

So, if you love caramel apples just as much as I do, then this recipe is right up your alley! And if you’re not, well…you’ll love it anyway!

Let me introduce you to the amazingness that is Caramel Apple Chex Mix!    

If you’ve ever had any kind of chex mix at all, you know just how addictive it is. This was definitely no exception!

Thanks to a couple of ingredients this snack mix has all of the flavors of those crisp, ooey gooey caramel apples you love to enjoy in the autumn leaves. 

It begins with a mix of sliced almonds and this wonderfully cinnamony Apple Cinnamon Chex cereal…

Then it’s coated in a warm brown sugary caramel…

 Followed by a drizzle of melted Hershey cinnamon chips…

Last, but not least, toss in some white chocolate (AND SPRINKLES!) coated pretzels!!

It’s sweet AND salty, crunchy, nutty, cinnamony, and caramel apple-y (if that’s a word), yet unlike a caramel apple, you won’t have to worry about your hands and face getting all sticky.

This sinful snack would also make a perfect holiday gift for neighbors or coworkers!

Or, you could just eat a whole batch by yourself…

Just a forewarning: once you pop one piece of this caramely goodness into your mouth, you’ll instantly be hooked. 

Caramel Apple Chex Mix

Caramel-coated Apple Cinnamon Chex squares, sliced almonds, white chocolate covered pretzels, and a cinnamon chip drizzle--easy and ADDICTIVE!

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Prep Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 11 Cups

Ingredients

  

• 1 box Apple Cinnamon Chex cereal (10 cups)
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 6 Tablespoons butter
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ⅓ cup applesauce (I used homemade)
• ¼ cup corn syrup
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 3 ounces white chocolate
• 1 cup pretzels
• Sprinkles (optional)
• 3 ounces cinnamon chips
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

 

• Line a baking sheet with wax paper. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the cereal and almonds. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter, brown sugar, applesauce, corn syrup, and salt together on the stove over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Allow to boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, then add the baking soda.
• Pour caramel mixture over cereal/nut mixture and toss until everything is coated. Microwave for 5 minutes, stirring after every minute. Spread cereal out on lined baking sheet and allow to cool completely.
• Meanwhile, line a second baking sheet with wax paper, and melt the white chocolate until smooth. Dip pretzels into chocolate, then place onto lined baking sheet. Make sure to add sprinkles while chocolate is still wet. Refrigerate chocolate-coated pretzels until chocolate has set, if needed.
• Once chex mix has cooled completely, break up into pieces. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt cinnamon chips and oil in microwave until smooth, then drizzle over chex mix. Place entire pan into the freezer for a few minutes to allow cinnamon drizzle to set fully.
• Remove pan from freezer and mix in white chocolate-covered pretzels. Store mix in a tightly sealed container or zip-top bag.

Notes

This chex mix freezes really well! Just pour it into one or several zip-top freezer bags and freeze for up to 6 months.