Description
Crisp autumn winds whisper comfort through this pumpkin spice chex mix, blending warm seasonal spices with crunchy cereal goodness. Sweet and spicy notes dance together, inviting you to savor fall’s most irresistible snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups pumpkin Cheerios
- 4 cups cinnamon Chex mix
- 2 cups pretzels, salted
- 1.5 cups almonds, sliced
- 1.5 cups pecans, chopped
Binding Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) butter, melted
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and line a spacious baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Cheerios, Chex mix, pretzels, almond slices, pecans, mini marshmallows, white chocolate chips, ground cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice in an oversized mixing bowl, ensuring thorough integration of all ingredients.
- Create a sweet binding liquid by whisking honey, maple syrup, and melted butter in a separate small bowl until smooth and well-blended.
- Transfer the mixed dry ingredients onto the prepared baking sheet, distributing them evenly across the surface to allow uniform coating and toasting.
- Carefully drizzle the honey-maple syrup mixture over the entire spread, coating the ingredients with a gentle, even hand.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for approximately 15 minutes, watching for golden edges and lightly toasted marshmallows.
- Remove from the oven and allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes, which will help the coating set and prevent burning while promoting a crisp texture.
- Once cooled slightly, transfer the fragrant, spiced Chex mix to a serving bowl, ready to be enjoyed as a delightful autumn snack.
Notes
- Customize the mix by swapping nuts or adding dried fruit like cranberries for extra texture and seasonal flair.
- Use gluten-free Chex and pretzels to make this recipe celiac-friendly without losing delicious flavor profile.
- Toast nuts beforehand to enhance their nutty richness and create deeper, more complex taste layers in the snack mix.
- Store in airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain crispness and prevent marshmallows from getting soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg