Easy Cinnamon Sugar Fall Snack Mix
A quick and easy crunchy snack mix featuring Chex cereal and cashews coated in a warm cinnamon sugar blend. Perfect for fall evenings, movie nights, or gifting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Chex Cereal (Rice or Corn)
- 1 cup Roasted Cashews (unsalted)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
- 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl (30-45 seconds on high) or in a saucepan on low heat until fully melted.
- Pour the Chex cereal and cashews into a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the melted butter and vanilla extract over the cereal and nuts. Toss gently with a spatula until lightly coated.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the buttered cereal. Toss continuously until the cereal is uniformly coated and tan.
- Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even browning.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on the counter (about 30 minutes) to ensure crunchiness.
- Store in an airtight container once completely cool.
Notes
Cool the mix completely before storing to prevent sogginess. Do not refrigerate. If making dairy-free, swap butter for coconut oil. For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sugar mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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