Description
Cinnamon Sugar Chex Mix is a sweet and crunchy snack coated with buttery cinnamon sugar. This easy-to-make treat combines the warm flavors of cinnamon and vanilla with crispy Chex cereal, making it perfect for holidays, movie nights, or a quick dessert snack.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 6 cups Chex cereal
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 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 evenly coat all the pieces.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together.
- Coat Cereal: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the buttered cereal and toss again until the cereal is evenly coated with the cinnamon sugar blend.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Spread the coated cereal mixture evenly onto a baking sheet to ensure even baking and crisping.
- Bake: Bake the Chex mix in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through the cooking time to prevent burning and to maintain even coating.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the Chex mix to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving to allow the cinnamon sugar to set.
Notes
- Add almonds or pecans to the mix for extra flavor and crunch.
- Store the cinnamon sugar Chex mix in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
- For added sweetness, drizzle melted white chocolate over the mix after baking and before cooling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
