Mayan Chocolate Chex(R) Mix Recipe
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Mayan Chocolate Chex® Mix

"Spices combined with savory cashews and sweet chocolate chips make for a truly unique and tasty snack!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Corn Chex® cereal
  • 3 cups Chocolate Chex® cereal
  • 2 cups Cinnamon Chex® cereal
  • 1 cup whole cashews
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 2 teaspoons ground ancho chile pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions

  1. In large microwaveable bowl, mix cereals and cashews.
  2. In 2-cup microwaveable measuring cup, microwave brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, chili and red pepper uncovered on high about 1 1/2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
  3. Microwave uncovered on high 5 to 6 minutes, stirring after every minute. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Break into bite-size pieces; stir in chocolate chips. Store in airtight container.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 158 | Total Fat: 8.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2011 by Terri   view full review
You can't really taste the spices at all. It may be better if you add the spices after the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2011 by sueb Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I didn't follow the directions! I just melted everything except the cereal together in a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2011 by CAL Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is really very good. I added a little extra chili powder. My suggestion would be to taste...

 

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