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Hopkins Family “Pigeon Mix”
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Pigeon Mix Recipe (AKA Christmas Chex Mix)

A delicious mix of crunchy cereal and almonds coated in a sweet, sticky, coconut goodness.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 475kcal
Author Jill Nystul

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces Corn Chex about half a box
  • 6 ounces Golden Grahams about half a box
  • ½ cup slivered almonds
  • ½ cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup white corn syrup
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup butter

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together the Chex, Golden Grahams, slivered almonds, and shredded coconut. Set the bowl aside.
  • Combine the corn syrup, sugar, and butter into a saucepan and place it on your stove over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Pour the liquid over the cereal mixture and stir to combine. Spread out on a lined cookie sheet and let it cool before storing in airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 1249IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 9mg