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 crispy Chex cereal.
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 mixture evenly.
- Combine Cereal and Butter: Place the Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the melted unsalted butter over the cereal and toss gently to coat all pieces evenly without breaking the cereal.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar: In a separate small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon to create the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Coat Cereal with Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the butter-coated cereal, and toss gently until the cereal is evenly coated with the cinnamon sugar.
- Spread and Bake: Spread the coated cereal mixture evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even baking and prevent burning.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the Cinnamon Sugar Chex Mix to cool completely before serving to achieve maximum crunchiness.
Notes
- Add almonds or pecans for extra flavor and crunch.
- Store in an airtight container to keep fresh for up to one week.
- For an extra sweet treat, 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
