Ingredients
Chex Mix
- 6 cups Chex cereal
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) to prepare for baking the Chex mix mixture.
- Prepare the Cereal: Place 6 cups of Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl, ensuring enough space to coat thoroughly.
- Coat with Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the cereal, gently tossing to coat all pieces without breaking them.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a separate small bowl, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Combine Coating: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the butter-coated cereal. Toss gently but evenly to cover all the cereal pieces with the sweet cinnamon blend.
- Arrange for Baking: Spread the coated cereal mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet to ensure even heat exposure.
- Bake the Mix: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through to promote even crisping and flavor distribution.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the Chex mix to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or storing.
Notes
- Add almonds or pecans to the mix before baking for extra flavor and crunch.
- Store the cooled Chex Mix in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
- For additional sweetness, drizzle melted white chocolate over the Chex Mix after baking and cooling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
