Almond Snack Mix

Name: Almond Snack Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 quarts.
Ingredients: 1 package (17.6 ounces) Rice Chex; 2-3/4 cups sliced almonds; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup light corn syrup; 3/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 teaspoon almond extract

Sliced almonds and almond extract set this crunchy Chex mix apart. Lisa Hess, Bountiful, Utah, says, "Be forewarned...once you start eating it, you can't stop!"

Ingredients

1 package (17.6 ounces) Rice Chex
2-3/4 cups sliced almonds
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Place cereal and almonds in a large bowl; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 250° to 266° (hard-ball stage).
Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Pour over cereal mixture; mix well. Spread onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets; cool. Toss to break apart. Store in an airtight container.

Editor's Note

We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 316 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Almond Snack Mix in Taste of Home October/November 2003

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karen1976

Dec 11, 2016

My son and husband LOVE this snack mix. I was afraid of using a candy thermometer but it worked out well. Will make this year after year.
deb3346

Nov 30, 2010

Oh so good! Once you start munching you can't stop. When I made 2nd batch, I added 1/2 cup of flaked coconut after cereal mixture was coated. Great addition.
ak4catok

Nov 9, 2010

My kids and grandchildren love this recipe. We make it often
cookinmom07

Sep 25, 2010

Made this for my kids years ago when it first came out in the magazine. DS called yesterday to request another batch. :)
Little Lizzie

Jul 19, 2010

My husband and I both liked this very much.It is a great snack!
mommawithfour

Jul 15, 2010

This recipe is such a family favorite that my brother-in-law requested that I make it for his birthday gift. It is a great snack food that you cant just eat a little bit of. It is addicting.
sandypowell

Dec 21, 2009

I made the mistake of doubling it - too much to mix while hot. I also want to try it with vanilla and almonds. Everyone really liked it. I will make it again, in smaller batch...
tkarinas

Nov 8, 2009

My family loves snack mixes and this is one of their top favourites. We will be making this many more times.
kimjor2

Sep 18, 2009

I made this and my family loved it. Its easy and Yummy. I also make it and pour it over popped corn too!
carriededrick

Dec 14, 2008

Our family LOVES this snack mix. I add white chocolate chips after mixing. Wonderful almond flavor.