Caramel Chocolate Chex Cereal Drizzles

Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistibly crunchy Caramel Chocolate Chex Cereal Drizzles—an easy, oven-baked treat that’s perfect for snacking or sharing. Featuring the light, crispy texture of Rice Chex cereal coated in a buttery homemade caramel and drizzled with rich, melted semisweet chocolate, this recipe is a balance of sweet and salty thanks to a final sprinkle of sea salt. Ready in just 40 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dessert is ideal for holiday parties, movie nights, or gift-giving. With simple ingredients like brown sugar, vanilla, and a hint of baking soda for extra caramel fluffiness, this recipe combines nostalgic comfort with gourmet flair. Serve it in clusters or package it up for an edible gift that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 33/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
• 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

Place the Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and light corn syrup until fully combined and smooth.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and let it simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble slightly as the baking soda reacts.

Step 6

Pour the caramel mixture over the Rice Chex cereal in the mixing bowl. Gently toss until the cereal is evenly coated.

Step 7

Spread the coated cereal evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through baking.

Step 8

Remove the caramel-coated cereal from the oven and allow it to cool completely on the baking sheet.

Step 9

While the cereal is cooling, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.

Step 10

Using a spoon or piping bag, drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled, caramel-coated cereal.

Step 11

Lightly sprinkle the sea salt over the chocolate drizzle for an extra touch of flavor.

Step 12

Let the chocolate set completely before breaking the cereal into bite-sized clusters and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(771.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3513.3

Total Fat 164.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 96.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 248mg	0%
Sodium 3190.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 500.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.0g	0%
Total Sugars 299.2g
Protein 32.8g	0%

Vitamin D 640IU	0%
Calcium 1344.9mg	0%
Iron 73.8mg	0%
Potassium 1265.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.9%

Protein: 3.6%

Carbs: 55.5%