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BETTER than SEX CHEX Mix

This Chex Mix has it ALL!! Milk and white chocolate, peanut butter, marshmallows, caramel, over sweet Chex cereal, Finished with a sprinkling of sea salt. It’s the perfect sweet & salty snack. Better than Sex?  Well, you can be the judge! 
Better Than Sex Chex Mix
I first posted this recipe 5 Valentine’s Days ago.  I have made it almost every year since, only ever switching it up with my Puppy Love Chow or my Valentine’s White Trash Mix.  Both good options, but this mix?  This mix is one you just have to try.  It’s indulgence for sure.
Better Than Sex Chex - An Affair from the Heart
It’s almost sinful how much sweetness is packed into this one mix.  Chocolate Chex Cereal is coated and baked, then topped with Miniature Peanut Butter Cups and mini marshmallows, then drizzled with melted caramel, melted white and milk chocolate, then a dusting of sea salt and top it off with some sprinkles to make it festive – if you want.  What ever your little heart desires!
Better Than Sex Chex Mix

I found this recipe on Pinterest.  When I saw it I knew I had to try it…. and not just because the person who created it said that I would say “I’ll have what she’s having!” I mean, how can you go wrong?

 Who doesn’t remember this iconic scene from When Harry met Sally?  I think I have seen that movie at least 100 times.
Better Than Sex Chex Mix
You will first make a candy coating of brown sugar and butter and pour it over the Chocolate Chex Cereal.  Get it nice and coated, and then after a couple of minutes in the microwave, spread it on a cookie sheet.
Better Than Sex Chex Mix
Top it with mini Reese’s Cups and mini marshmallows.  Drizzle it with melted caramels first.
Better Than Sex Chex Mix
Then with both melted white and milk chocolate.  A sprinkling of sea salt and sprinkles and let the candy set.
Better Than Sex Chex Mix

“I’ll have what she’s having!”

 

Better Than Sex Chex Mix

I will be honest, I had intentions of sharing this batch, but once the kids showed up .. *POOF* it was gone.  Guess I will have to make another?  It does make fantastic gifts for Valentine’s Day,  Packaged up in cute bags or jars.

 

 

 

As do these two mixes!

 

Puppy {love} Chow

PUPPY {LOVE} CHOW A Valentine twist on the classic Puppy Chow. This Puppy {love} Chow has both white and milk chocolate, raspberry flavoring, and a dusting of powdered sugar.

 

White Trash Mix

WHITE TRASH MIX Clean out the pantry and use up the leftover snacks for this amazing white chocolate covered snack mix.

I think it’s time we quit talking about it, and get to the recipe, don’t you?

M.

BETTER than SEX CHEX Mix

This Chex Mix has it ALL!! Milk and white chocolate, peanut butter, marshmallows, caramel, over sweet Chex cereal, and sprinkled with sea salt. It's the perfect sweet & salty snack. Better than Sex? Well, you can be the judge! 😉

Ingredients

  • 8 cups chocolate Chex cereal
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 Tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Mini's
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup caramel bits
  • 1 Tablespoon cream
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Instructions

  • Pour cereal into a large microwaveable bowl , set aside.
  • Line a cookie sheet with wax paper.
  • In a two-cup microwavable measuring cup, combine sugar, butter and corn syrup.
  • Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes until melted and smooth. Stir in baking soda until dissolved Pour mixture over the cereal and stir to coat.
  • Place bowl in microwave and heat on high for 3 minutes, stopping after each minute to stir.
  • Spread onto cookie sheet and cool.When cereal is cool to the touch break into bite sized pieces.
  • Evenly sprinkle marshmallows and mini peanut butter cups over the cereal.
  • Melt the caramel and cream in 20 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  • Drizzle over the top.
  • Next comes the milk chocolate, melt in 20 second intervals and stir until smooth.
  • Drizzle over the top.
  • Lastly, the white chocolate.
  • Watch closely, so chocolate doesn't burn.
  • Drizzle over the top.
  • Sprinkle with sea salt while still wet.
  • Place in the fridge to set.
  • Break and store in an air tight container.

    • Notes

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    © An Affair from the Heart
    Category: Sweet & Salty Snack Mix
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    About Michaela Kenkel

    Hi, I am Michaela. Stay at home Mom of four, married for over two decades to a man I adore, food blogger, dog lover, party thrower, gift giver, wish I were craftier, liver & lover of life.

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