Churro Chex Mix

Churro Chex Mix is an easy-to-make snack combining Rice Chex, Corn Chex, pretzels, and honey-roasted peanuts with a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating. Ready in just over an hour, it’s perfect for parties, picnics, or a fun treat at home.

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Rest Time20

Total Time1 15

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Churro Chex Mix Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 410kcal

Ingredients

4 cups Rice Chex cereal
4 cups Corn Chex cereal
2 cups thin stick pretzels
1 cup honey roasted peanuts
¾ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
¼ teaspoon table salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup granulated sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
20 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped and sliced into quarters (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 275°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or heavy-duty aluminum foil.
In a large heat-safe mixing bowl, combine the Rice and Corn Chex cereal, thin-stick pretzels, and honey-roasted peanuts. Set this mixture aside.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the light brown sugar and table salt. Cook and whisk until the brown sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the Chex mix in the bowl. Gently stir and toss to coat the cereal, pretzels, and peanuts evenly.
Add the granulated sugar and cinnamon to a small mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
Spread the coated cereal mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the coated Chex mixture. Stir to combine.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure the Chex Mix cooks evenly.
Remove the Churro Chex Mix from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the quartered caramels over the Churro Chex Mix to combine.

Notes

Avoid a soggy mixture: Measure the ingredients carefully (especially the butter)! Make sure you bake your mixture at the right temperature for the right amount of time.
Make sure the mixture is flavorful: Stir the butter mixture and the cinnamon-sugar mixture to fully coat the cereal, nuts, and pretzels. This will ensure every bite is as full of churro flavor as the one before.
Don't burn the mixture: Set a time for every 15 minutes so you don't forget to stir while it's baking.

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