Description
Cinnamon Sugar Chex Mix is a sweet and crunchy snack made by coating Chex cereal with a buttery cinnamon sugar mixture. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for holidays, movie nights, or a quick dessert snack, delivering a delightful combination of sweet and buttery flavors with a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups Chex cereal
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) to prepare for baking the Chex mix.
- Combine Cereal and Butter: Place the Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the melted unsalted butter over the cereal and gently toss to coat all the pieces evenly with butter.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar Mix: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly to create the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Coat Cereal: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the butter-coated cereal. Toss gently until all pieces are evenly covered in the cinnamon sugar.
- Spread and Bake: Spread the coated cereal mixture evenly onto a baking sheet prepared for baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Stir the mix once halfway through baking to ensure even toasting and coating.
- Cool: Remove from oven and let the Cinnamon Sugar Chex Mix cool completely on the baking sheet before serving to allow the coating to set and the mix to crisp up.
Notes
- Add almonds or pecans for an extra nutty flavor and crunch.
- Store the mix in an airtight container to keep it fresh for up to one week.
- For added sweetness and a decadent touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over the mix after baking and cooling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
