Cinnamon Sugar Sweet Salty Chex (Print-Friendly Format)

Buttery Chex mix tossed with cinnamon, sugar, pretzels, and nuts for a sweet and salty bite.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Dry Mix

01 - 3 cups corn Chex cereal
02 - 2 cups Cheerios cereal
03 - 1 cup wheat Chex cereal
04 - 2 cups mini or round saltine crackers
05 - 2 cups unsalted whole cashews
06 - 2 cups pretzel sticks

→ Spiced Butter Mixture

07 - 125 grams unsalted butter
08 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 2 tablespoons honey

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

11 - 100 to 150 grams granulated sugar
12 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 135°C. Line a half sheet pan with a silicone baking mat or line two smaller pans if required.
02 - Combine corn Chex, wheat Chex, Cheerios, pretzels, crackers, and cashews in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in honey, vanilla extract, and kosher salt until well blended.
04 - Pour the honey butter mixture over the dry snack blend and toss thoroughly to ensure an even coating.
05 - Transfer snack mixture to the prepared baking sheet(s) and spread into an even layer.
06 - Bake for 15 minutes, then stir the mixture to promote even cooking.
07 - Bake for another 15 minutes and stir again. Continue baking for an additional 10 minutes and stir once more.
08 - In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the snack mix and toss well to coat.
09 - Bake for a final 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before serving.
10 - Once cooled, transfer to an airtight container to maintain freshness.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Feel free to substitute different whole nuts or increase cereal based on preference.
02 - For optimal texture, ensure the mixture is fully cooled before storing to preserve crispness.

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