Description
This Toffee Coffee Snack Mix is a delightful blend of crunchy chocolate rice cereal coated with a buttery toffee coffee flavor. Perfect as a sweet and energizing snack, it’s easy to prepare and bakes to a light, crisp texture. Great for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a unique treat anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (12.8 ounce) package chocolate rice squares cereal (such as Chex®)
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ¾ cup Toffee Coffee Drink Mix, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) to prepare it for toasting the snack mix evenly without burning.
- Prepare the Cereal Base: Place the chocolate rice squares cereal into a large mixing bowl to accommodate coating.
- Mix Butter and Toffee Coffee Drink: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with ½ cup of the Toffee Coffee Drink Mix, stirring until fully blended to create the flavor coating.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the butter and coffee mixture over the cereal. Toss gently but thoroughly, making sure every piece is evenly coated with the mixture.
- Bake the Snack Mix: Transfer the coated cereal onto a parchment-lined large rimmed baking sheet, spreading it out in an even layer. Bake for 30 minutes at 275°F, stirring once halfway through to ensure uniform toasting and flavor development.
- Add Remaining Flavoring: After removing the baked cereal from the oven, transfer it carefully to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of Toffee Coffee Drink Mix over the hot mixture and toss to coat everything evenly once more.
- Cool and Serve: Let the snack mix cool completely to set the flavors and create a crunchy texture before serving it in ½ cup portions.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make clean-up easier.
- Toss the cereal gently to avoid breaking the pieces.
- Ensure the snack mix cools fully for the best crunch.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- If Toffee Coffee Drink Mix is unavailable, a blend of toffee-flavored creamer and instant coffee powder can be substituted.
