Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Mix Recipe

a bowl of chocolate peanut butter Chex mix

Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Mix Recipe

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 217kcal

Author: Becky Hardin - Easy Dessert Recipes

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Mix is full of decadent chocolate and peanut butter flavors paired with a satisfying crunch! It makes for the perfect snack—especially if you have a sweet tooth!

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Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
Baking Sheet

Ingredients

4 tablespoons salted butter 57 grams, melted (½ stick)
¼ cup brown sugar 53 grams
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
4 cups Peanut Butter Chex cereal 164 grams
2 cups pretzel twists 80 grams
1 cup Reese's Pieces 170 grams
1 cup chocolate chips 170 grams
1 cup mini Reese’s Cups 170 grams

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Add the melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla to a large bowl. Whisk to combine, then add the Chex cereal and pretzel twists, tossing to combine.
4 tablespoons salted butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 4 cups Peanut Butter Chex cereal, 2 cups pretzel twists
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread it into a single layer.
Bake for 10 minutes, then stir the Chex and pretzel mixture and bake for another 10 minutes.
Allow the mix to cool to room temperature and then break it into bite size pieces. Add the Reese’s Pieces, chocolate chips, and Reese’s Cups and toss to combine.
1 cup Reese's Pieces, 1 cup chocolate chips, 1 cup mini Reese’s Cups

Notes

You can use unsalted butter, but be sure to add a pinch of salt!
If you can't find Peanut Butter Chex cereal, you can use Rice Chex or Chocolate Chex instead.
Feel free to use any pretzel shape you like.
In place of Reese's Pieces, you can use peanut or peanut butter M&Ms.
Feel free to use whatever kind of chocolate chips you like, such as milk, semisweet, or dark chocolate.
You can add other mix-ins, such as peanuts, Cheerios, or peanut butter baking chips!
Toss the Chex and pretzels well in the butter-sugar mix to completely coat them; this will allow them to crisp up better.
Don't skip stirring the Chex mix halfway through baking; this also helps it to crisp more evenly.
Allow the Chex mix to cool completely before stirring in the Reese's Pieces, chocolate chips, and Reese's Cups; otherwise, they may begin to melt.
Let the Chex mix cool completely before storing; otherwise, it may become soggy.

Storage: Store chocolate peanut butter chex mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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