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.
Chewy Coconut-Almond Chex Mix
Description
This Chewy Coconut-Almond Chex Mix is perfect for parties or a family treat!
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.
We LOVE this stuff. The only difference in the recipe I have is that we use slivered almonds instead of sliced. We call it "Munchy Crunchy Good Stuff".
I like "Sticky Mix" as a name. It describes that fact that it's sticky and a mix of things. Plus it has a snappy ring without being too wordy or drug related, which I think is funny, but don't want to give my kiddos any kind of positive imagery where drugs are concerned.
LOVE your site and recipes! Thanks! Did you ever decide on a name since this post is a year old now?
ohhhh ….
not good for a girl on a diet but i can't wait to try this! yummy!
We have been making this for years! LOVE IT! I call it "Ginger's Snack Mix" cause I got the recipe from my aunt Ginger. I have added m&m's before, but I must say, no chocolate is needed, it is hard to keep away from as it is. Every time I make this, it is never left un touched. And I love that these ingredients are ones you can just have in food storage and in a pinch this can be thrown together in a matter of minutes 🙂 I agree with calling it crack, though I had to admit I already call something that (Cadbury mini Eggs! haha).
We call this treat "Grandma's Angel Mix." We make it throughout the year, not just at Christmas time. It's hard to resist.
Totally crack like!!!! LOL. Love it.
We just made this tonight and it was so good!!! We even used agave instead of corn syrup. Heavenly. I like cruchy crack for a name, but whatever you call it, call me to it.
I tried this as one of the refreshments for my neice's blessing & it was a huge hit. It was soo gooey & good. I will definitely make this again. Thanks a bunch!
What if we live in another country and can't get Golden Grahams? Would it be okay with just two different kinds of chex?
You know like "Better Than…uh…Almost Anything Cake"? It's like that. SOOO addicting. So how about "Better Than Almost Anything Chow"!?
"Meth Munch" (due to it's addictive nature)
"Devils Delight"
Really. You should just call it On My Way To Rehab, because my 6 year old and I made it last night and it is ridiculous in it's addictiveness. I've been abstaining almost completely from sugar for more than a month and I COULD NOT GET MY HAND OUT OF THIS BOWL.
Thanks a lot.
Witch Bits! Although it could get ugly if you said it 10 times fast.
YUm! I love this stuff! So good!
I have always heard of it as "sweet chex mix" It is yummy
I have always heard of it as "sweet chex mix" It is yummy
oh my gosh. this looks amazing! I think this might be akin to a secret recipe an old friend wouldn't share… she didn't really have a name for it either. But I do remember it being like crack!
as for names….ummmmm…..
candy crack has nice ring to it!
I made this yesterday and added candy corn. My kids liked it. Thanks for the tasty treat.
A lady in my neighborhood makes this around the holidays and she calls it "Who Hash" (from Dr. Seuss).
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we always called in candy chop suey when I was younger…not sure where the name came from!
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.