Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix Recipe

This delightful pumpkin spice Chex mix recipe combines the warmth of autumn spices with crunchy cereal for a perfect snack. It’s a festive treat that captures the essence of fall, making it ideal for gatherings or cozy nights in.

With simple ingredients and easy preparation, this pumpkin spice recipe is sure to bring joy to your taste buds. Enjoy the sweet and savory flavors that make this mix a seasonal favorite.

Festive Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix

This pumpkin spice Chex mix features a blend of Chex cereal, pretzels, and nuts coated in a sweet pumpkin spice mixture. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and yields a generous batch perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

4 cups Rice Chex cereal
2 cups pretzel sticks
1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 cup candy corn (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal, pretzel sticks, and mixed nuts.
Prepare Pumpkin Spice Coating: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
Combine: Pour the pumpkin spice mixture over the dry ingredients and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
Bake: Spread the mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating.
Cool and Add Extras: Remove from the oven and let cool completely. If desired, mix in white chocolate chips and candy corn for extra sweetness.
Serve: Enjoy your pumpkin spice Chex mix as a snack or package it in festive bags for sharing!

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Nutrition Information

Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 220kcal
Fat: 10g
Protein: 3g
Carbohydrates: 30g