Description
Create a delightful sweet and salty snack mix with classic fall flavors. This Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Chex cereal (like Rice Chex, Corn Chex, or Wheat Chex)
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup mixed nuts (like pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, melted (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the Chex cereal, pretzels, mixed nuts, and pumpkin seeds.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the pumpkin spice butter mixture over the cereal mixture. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until lightly toasted and fragrant.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. The coating will crisp up as it cools.
- If desired, melt the white chocolate chips and drizzle over the cooled mix. Let the chocolate set before breaking apart.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of pumpkin pie spice to your preference.
- Feel free to add other fall-themed mix-ins like candy corn or dried cranberries after cooling.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack Mix
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: Approximately 200-250 (will vary based on exact ingredients)
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: Varies
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies