Go Back
apple cinnamon chex mix
Print

Apple Cinnamon Sweet & Nutty Chex Mix

Easy snack with a perfect blend of sweet and salty
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Chex mix
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Jayme

Ingredients

  • 5 cups Apple Cinnamon Chex™ cereal
  • 1 cup nuts (dry roasted peanuts are great, but almost any kind of nut works)
  • 1 cup mini-pretzel twists
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup candy-coated chocolate candies (aka: M&Ms)

Instructions

  • In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, peanuts and pretzels.
  • In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar and corn syrup uncovered on High 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute; stir until smooth. 
  • Stir in baking soda until foamy. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
  • Microwave uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl every 30 seconds, just until cereal begins to brown. Cool 5 minutes; stir in candies. 
  • Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool; break into bite-size pieces. Store in airtight container.