Description
Cinnamon Sugar Chex Mix is a sweet and crunchy snack coated with buttery cinnamon sugar. This easy treat is perfect for holidays, movie nights, or a quick dessert snack that combines the warm flavors of cinnamon and vanilla 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 oven to 300°F (150°C) to prepare for baking the snack mix.
- Prepare Cereal: Place the 6 cups of Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl for coating.
- Coat with Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter over the cereal and toss gently to ensure all pieces are coated evenly.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon to create a cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Coat Cereal with Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mix over the butter-coated cereal and toss thoroughly until all pieces are evenly coated with the cinnamon sugar mix.
- Arrange for Baking: Spread the coated cereal mixture evenly onto a baking sheet in a single layer to allow even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, stirring the mixture once halfway through the baking time to ensure even browning.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the Cinnamon Sugar Chex Mix to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or storing.
Notes
- Add almonds or pecans to the mix for extra crunch and flavor.
- Store the cooled mix in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
- For an extra sweet touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled mix after baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
