Description
This Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix recipe is the ultimate fall snack, combining sweet, spicy, and crunchy elements. Perfect for parties, game nights, or as a festive gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups Cinnamon Chex cereal
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup nuts (optional, can be substituted with seeds)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup candy corn or dried cranberries (optional add-in)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Chex Mix Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Cinnamon Chex, pretzels, and nuts (if using).
- Make the Pumpkin Spice Coating: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Coat the Cereal Mix: Pour the pumpkin spice mixture over the cereal mix, stirring gently to ensure even coating.
- Bake the Chex Mix: Spread the coated mix evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool and Add-Ins: Remove the mix from the oven and let it cool completely. Once cooled, add candy corn or dried cranberries if desired.
- Serve or Store: Store the mix in an airtight container for up to one week. Enjoy as a snack or share it with friends and family!
Notes
- For a nut-free version, replace the nuts with seeds or more cereal.
- To make the recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free Chex cereals and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free.
- Add chocolate chips or yogurt-covered raisins after the mix has cooled for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 2g
Keywords: Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix, Fall Snack Mix, Pumpkin Spice Party Mix, Autumn Chex Mix