This Chex mix recipe with butter, mixed nuts, pretzels, and Chex cereal dates back to the 1940s and has been a family holiday favorite for generations. It's so much better than the newer versions—it's rich, buttery, and makes a great food gift!
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 4 cups crispy rice cereal squares , such as Rice Chex
- 4 cups crispy wheat cereal squares , such as Wheat Chex
- 4 cups crispy corn cereal squares , such as Corn Chex
- 4 cups toasted oat cereal , such as Cheerios
- 1 pound mixed nuts
- 1 package thin pretzel sticks , 12 ounce
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
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2
Heat butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, and celery salt over low heat in a medium saucepan until butter has melted.
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3
Combine cereals, nuts, and pretzel sticks in a large mixing bowl. Evenly pour butter mixture over top. Gently stir until evenly coated; transfer to a large roasting pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven until golden and fragrant, about 2 hours, stirring gently every 15 minutes.
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5
Let mix cool completely at room temperature, about 1 hour. Store in airtight containers or large resealable bags.
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