Ingredients for Cranberry Orange Chex Mix
- Corn Chex
- Rice Chex
- Wheat Chex
- Sliced Almonds
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate
- Dried Cranberries
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How to Make Cranberry Orange Chex Mix
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a large bowl, combine 6 cups Chex cereal (Rice, Wheat, or a mix), 4 cups Corn Chex cereal, 1 cup salted almonds (or other nuts).
- Set aside.
- In a 1-cup microwave-safe measuring cup, microwave 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate (not juice!) uncovered on high for 30 seconds.
- Stir until butter and brown sugar are melted and combined.
- Pour the melted butter mixture over the cereal mixture.
- Stir until all cereal pieces are evenly coated.
- Pour the coated cereal onto a large baking sheet or roasting pan.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through (at 15 minutes).
- Stir in 1 cup dried cranberries after 15 minutes of baking.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Once cooled, store in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
44g
Fat
16g
Carbs
10g
