For Valentine’s Day I wanted to make a quick but delicious treat for my family. One family favorite are the Chex party mixes so I though a Valentine’s Day inspired version would be perfect.

To help me put together my Valentine’s Day Party Mix, The Chex Cereal brand generously sent me a package of items to recreate their Red Velvet Chex Party Mix recipe.

Red Velvet Chex® Party Mix
A delicious Chex® party mix reminiscent of red velvet cake.

Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:15 min
Makes:12 servings (1/2 cup each)


Ingredients
6 cups Chocolate Chex® cereal
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter
3 tablespoons corn syrup
1 drop red gel food color
1 cup Betty Crocker® Gluten Free devil's food cake mix
1/2 cup Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting


Preparation Directions

1. In large microwavable bowl, place cereal; set aside. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, food color and cake mix uncovered on High 2 to 2 1/2 minutes or until mixture is boiling. Immediately pour over cereal; toss until well coated.
2. Spread on waxed paper. Cool 5 minutes.
3. In small microwavable bowl, place frosting; microwave uncovered on High 20 seconds. Drizzle over cereal mixture. Store loosely covered.

Cooking Gluten Free? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.




My Valentine’s Day package included

• Measuring Spoonful Set
• 20 Valentine’s Party Bags
• Heart shaped mug
• $50 American express gift card to buy ingredients

I was really excited to recreate the Red Velvet Chex Party Mix and went to the supermarket to pick up the items. Ironically my supermarket didn't have the Chocolate Chex® cereal. Matter of fact none of the 3 supermarkets in my area had it. How was the even possible?!

Since I couldn't find the Chocolate Chex cereal, I decided to substitute with the Honey Nut Chex. Nothing wrong with a little experimenting right?


After getting my items I returned home to start making the Red Velvet Chex Party Mix. As I take out all the ingredients, my son decided to be my "helper". This would have been a nice idea if his version of "helping" didn't mean eating out the Chex cereal!

After giving him some cereal to enjoy. I quickly started making the recipe with the rest of the cereal.


I measured and poured the ingredients


I microwaved, which is a quick and great option


I mixed the ingredients. Waited for it to cool and then got ready to enjoy.


For some reason my version of the Red Velvet Chex® Party Mix didn't come out exactly like the recipe showed. But it was still a fun treat to make. As soon as I find Chocolate Chex® cereal, I'm going to try making this recipe again.

Would you like to try making one of the Chex Party Mix Recipe? You can try making the Red Velvet Chex® Party Mix or the Valentine’s Day Chex Party Mix. They both look yummy!