Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Turtle Chex Party Mix
Turtle Chex Party Mix is made with Chex cereal, pretzel sticks, and almonds.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 4 min
- Total
- 14 min
- Original yield
- Serves 14
- Ingredients
- 8 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Desserts
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
2. Allow for cooling
Include the cooling stage before the next step.
3. Follow the microwave stages
Use the settings, sequence and checks specified for the microwave.
Get to know the ingredients
Chex cereal (Chocolate or Rice)
In the method: Combine the Chex, pretzels and almonds in a large bowl.
pretzel sticks (, broken in half)
In the method: Combine the Chex, pretzels and almonds in a large bowl.
almonds, cashews or pecans (, more if desired)
In the method: Combine the Chex, pretzels and almonds in a large bowl.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 14. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 6 cups Chex cereal (Chocolate or Rice)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cups pretzel sticks (, broken in half)Ingredient note
Source: 3/4 cup almonds, cashews or pecans (, more if desired)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 cup light brown sugar (, packed)Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 cup salted butterIngredient note
Source: 2 Tablespoons light corn syrupIngredient note
Source: 1/2 cup dark chocolate (, melted)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 cups caramels (, melted according to package directions)
How to make it
0 of 3 steps completeMake room for Turtle Chex Party Mix
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Then drizzle the caramel over top and allow to cool.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the baking sheet. Start with this step: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
What happens at the end?
Then drizzle the caramel over top and allow to cool.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 14. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
If you want to take it up a notch, try making mini football almonds or drizzle mix with white chocolate.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: iheartnaptime.net. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
