Hot Buttered Rum Chex Mix and a giveaway!!

Forget the cookie exchange, host a Chex Party Mix-Change! Don’t get me wrong I love cookies, but how about trying something new this year? This is a great idea for a cocktail party, because we all love snacking while enjoying a cocktail. The cool part is there’s so many different ways you can go with this idea from sweet to savory.

Usually my mom makes my hubby a batch of the original mix every year. He loves hers better then mine and I do the same recipe! It’s very addicting.

I love that they have several ideas on the back of their box too!

I tried the Hot Buttered Yum recipe for part of my gift baskets. The only part I messed up was instead of just tossing in the marshmallows I kept stirring until they where melted. You have to break them up if you do that, but otherwise this tasted exactly like the drink!

Hot Buttered Yum Chex® Mix
(Adapted from Chex®)

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4 cups Honey Nut Chex
2 cups Cinnamon Chex
¼ cup butter, cubbed
¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon rum extract
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups miniature marshmallows

In a large microwave safe bowl, combine cereals; set aside.

In a small microwave safe bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar and honey. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes, stirring once.

Stir in the extract and spices; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat.

Cook, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes, stirring after each minute. Let cool slightly. Stir in marshmallows, spread onto waxed paper to cool completely. Store the mix in an airtight container.

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How to throw the ultimate Sam’s Club Chex Party Mix-Change:

• Set the date and spread the word. Announce your Chex Party Mix-Change using some of these festive invites
• Mix it up. Use these mouth-watering Chex recipe cards including Chex Pumpkin Pie Crunch and Hot Buttered Yum Chex Mix and this shopping list to make party prep a snap
• Share the fun. Use some of these easy tips & tricks to add some extra flare to your party and check out some of the packaging ideas so your guests don’t go home empty handed

Visit ChexPartyMixChange.com for even more party-planning tips and be sure to also check out Sam’s Club, your one stop Chex spot that has everything you need to throw a Chex Party Mix-Change!

 

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