Fall Chex Mix
Sweet and salty fall Chex mix is the ultimate seasonal snack. It's irresistible with candy corn, M&M’s, pretzels, cashews and Chex coated in a brown sugar glaze.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (72 grams) Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup salted peanuts or cashews
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup M&M's (I used peanut)
- ½ cup candy corn or candy pumpkins
Instructions
- Prepare and preheat: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 275°F.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups chex, 2 cups pretzels and 1 cup peanuts.
- Cook caramel coating: In a small saucepan, add 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Bring to a boil and cook on medium heat for 2 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour over chex mix.
- Bake: Bake for 15 - 20 minutes, stirring half way through.
- Add candy: Immediately add 1/2 cup M&M's, 1/2 cup candy corn or pumpkins, and stir.
Notes
Store in a covered container for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal, Carbohydrates: 40g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 13mg, Sodium: 319mg, Potassium: 171mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 405IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 72mg, Iron: 8mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
