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Cinnamon Sugar Chex Mix Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 cups
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This cinnamon sugar Chex mix is a sweet, crunchy, and perfectly spiced snack made with crispy cereal coated in a buttery cinnamon sugar blend. Oven-baked to achieve a toasty, irresistible cinnamon toast flavor, it’s ideal for holidays, parties, or simple everyday snacking.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 6 cups Chex cereal (rice, corn, or cinnamon)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  2. Prepare Cereal: Place the Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl to ensure ample space for coating with the butter and cinnamon sugar mixture.
  3. Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt to combine the dry ingredients evenly.
  4. Add Vanilla to Butter: Stir the vanilla extract into the melted unsalted butter, infusing the mixture with extra flavor.
  5. Coat Cereal with Butter: Pour the butter and vanilla mixture over the cereal and gently toss until every piece is evenly coated.
  6. Add Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the coated cereal, tossing carefully to achieve full coverage without crushing the pieces.
  7. Spread on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated cereal mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet to ensure uniform baking.
  8. Bake the Mix: Bake the mix at 250°F (120°C) for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to promote even toasting and prevent burning.
  9. Cool Down: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cinnamon sugar Chex mix to cool completely before serving or storing to ensure maximum crunchiness.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use Cinnamon-flavored Chex cereal instead of rice or corn.
  • Add pretzels or nuts to the mix for an added crunch and flavor dimension.
  • Store the cooled snack mix in an airtight container for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
  • This mix is perfect for packing into snack bags or serving at parties and gatherings.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarasplate.com/cinnamon-sugar-chex-mix-recipe/