Kate’s Stepmom: Hey, girls, would you like some Meow Mix?
Bratty Teenage Kate: [Hides head, utterly convinced she will die of embarrassment.]
So, in the spirit of Halloween, I’ve named this Goblin Grub, but the remaining 11 months of the year, you can probably call it Chewy Almond Coconut Chex Mix. Or something related to drugs or something semi-gross involving animals, that’s cool, too.
You’re going to need some Rice Chex, Golden Grahams, sliced almonds, light corn syrup, vanilla and almond extracts, butter, and unsweetened coconut.
Place the cereal, almonds, and coconut in a VERY LARGE bowl (or even a cookie sheet.
Toss them together and set aside.
In a large saucepan, combine butter, Karo syrup, and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook for three minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. While the mixture is still hot, pour over the cereal mixture
and stir well so the candy mixture coats the cereal.
Try keeping your fingers out of it until it cools a little. You can serve it in a bowl like this, but dividing it into individual portions isn’t a terrible idea (because it’s so sticky and also because it’s so addictive.)
Chewy Coconut-Almond Chex Mix
Ingredients
- 6 1/2 cups Rice Chex
- 4 1/2 cups Golden Grahams
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut
- 3/4 cup 1 1/2 sticks butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup light Karo syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- In a VERY large bowl (or on a cookie sheet), combine cereals, almonds, and coconut. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, combine butter, Karo syrup, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and almond extract. While the mixture is still hot, pour over the cereal mixture and stir well so the candy mixture coats the cereal. Serve in a large bowl or divide into individual portions.
Questions & Reviews
We love this type of treat in our house, but I think I'll try your recipe-it looks better. We call it "Buried Treasure" because it looks like gold, and I have a house of little pirates…
How about just calling "addiction"!! Yum!!
I love this mix. I've just always called it Sticky Snack Mix. A little boring, but at least it doesn't make people think of poo.
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YUMMO!! I love anything with Chex cereal in it! Great recipe!
I have made this mix for years and always find myself shocked at the power it holds over those that eat it. Taking one bite means there are many to follow…..
As for the comment about breakfast, I brought this once to a youth council meeting I had a 6:30 AM that consisted of a handful of teenagers and other adult leaders. I brought cups, milk, napkins and plates, but the majority of people ate it in the cups with milk over it. SO GOOD!!!
Hey, I kinda like sticking with Meow Mix. 😛
And if you're into anything related to one of the internet's favorite phrases "nom nom nom," how about something like "Nibblin' Noms"? Haha. 😛
Bluebelle–Yep! 🙂 You just let it cool off and snack away!
Yum!
How about "Wacky Tacky"?
After you pour the syrup concoction over the cereal mix…you don't have to bake it? Just let it cool off and eat away?
I've never had this, but I'm going to now because it looks so yummy. I would call this Cereal Delight.