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Sticky Sweet Chex Mix

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Published August 9, 2023 Last Updated August 9, 2023 / By Sarah 6 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! 

Close up of Sweet Chex mix with cashews, coconut, almonds with sticky caramel coating in a dark blue 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!

Sweet Chex Mix

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: 

Chex cereal and small bowls of coconut, cashews, almonds and sugar.

Ingredients: 

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

Other mix-in ideas:

  • Golden Grahams cereal
  • M&Ms 
  • Pretzel Sticks
  • Peanuts

Instructions:

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

Sweet Chex mix dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Chex, Crispix and Golden Grahams cereals mixed with coconut flakes, sliced almonds and cashews.

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

Caramel step by step recipe photos for Sweet chex mix.

  1. Melt butter over medium heat. 
  2. Add sugar and light corn syrup. Stir until dissolved.
  3.  Bring to a boil and stir often.
  4. 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. 

gorp-Close up of Sweet Chex mix with cashews, coconut, almonds with sticky caramel coating on wax paper.

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. 

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. 

Close up of Sweet Chex mix with cashews, coconut, almonds with sticky caramel coating in a dark blue bowl.

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Gooey Chex mix - Chex, cashews, coconut, almonds with sticky caramel coating in a white bowl.

Sweet 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.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 30
Calories: 216kcal
Author: Pretty Providence
Cost: $15

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Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Rubber spatula
  • Parchment or wax paper
  • Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Butter
  • 1 1/3 Light Karo Syrup
  • 1 1/3 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. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 351IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg
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Sarah

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  1. Natasha

    August 28, 2023 at 6:26 am

    5 stars
    The Chex mix recipe was a huge hit at home! My whole family enjoyed the different varities. So good!

    Reply
  2. Jade

    August 25, 2023 at 12:51 am

    5 stars
    This is now a movie night essential at our place! The best part is, you can totally customize it to your taste.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 29, 2023 at 4:19 pm

      I love that too!

      Reply
  3. Sharina

    August 24, 2023 at 3:22 pm

    5 stars
    We love having this sweet chex mix for movie night with popcorn and some cola! Highly recommended!

    Reply
  4. Beth

    December 05, 2022 at 12:52 pm

    Sounds good. Doesn’t have how much for the dry ingredients. It also doesn’t say to add rhe Karo syrup

    Reply
  5. Lynnette Beste

    July 30, 2019 at 3:14 pm

    5 stars
    This is seriously the best treat ever! I made it for Christmas gifts, and it was a huge hit. I think I’ll go make some again, right now!

    Reply

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