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Chex® Honey Nut Cherry Crunch Recipe

Posted by Sonja Richards on Mar 6th 2024

Chex® Honey Nut Cherry Crunch Recipe

cherry chex mixThis recipe has just about everything: crunchy cereal, chewy tart cherries, salty nuts, and sweetness to round out the flavor profile. Try it at your next party, and you will be asked for the recipe too... Just send them to our blog site, it will be here!

INGREDIENTS: 
  • 4 1/2 cups Honey Nut Chex® cereal 
  • 1/4 cup honey 
  • 4 1/2 cups Rice Chex® cereal 
  • 1 tsp salt 
  • 2 cups whole cashews 
  • 1 cup dried cherries 
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds 
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine 

DIRECTIONS: 

1. In a large microwavable bowl, mix cereal and cashews 

2. In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave brown sugar, butter and honey and salt uncovered on High about 90 seconds, stirring after 60 seconds, until mixture comes to a boil. 

3. Stir butter mixture. 

4. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated. 

5. Microwave uncovered on High 4 minutes, stirring every 60 seconds. 

6. Stir in cherries and sesame seeds. 

7. Microwave an additional 3 minutes, stirring every 60 seconds. 

8. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. 

9. Store in airtight container. 

10. Enjoy!