Irresistible Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix for Cozy Snacking
Enjoy this delightful Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix, a warm and crunchy snack perfect for fall gatherings.
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Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 200kcal
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- small saucepan
- spatula
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
For the Base
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups Wheat Chex cereal
- 2 cups pretzel sticks
For the Flavor
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Added Crunch
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, pretzel sticks, pecans, and dried cranberries. Stir gently.
- In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter, then add brown sugar, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin spice coating over the Chex mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Spread the coated mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Allow the Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Store in an airtight container for later enjoyment.
Notes
Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness. It can also be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg