Caramel Cinnamon Chex Mix Recipe
Caramel Cinnamon Chex Mix is the best holiday or move night treat. They are so easy to make and taste delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramel cinnamon, chex mix, Chex Party Mix, Easy snack
Servings: 8
Calories: 456kcal
Large Mixing Bowl
Non-stick Cooking Spray
Ziploc Bag
Saucepan
- 4½ cups Rice Chex cereal
- 4½ cups Corn Chex Cereal
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup salted butter 1 stick
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350.
Place cereal in a large, mixing bowl.
Spray with a cookie sheet nonstick baking spray.
In a small ziplock baggie combine cinnamon and sugar and set aside.
In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, heat brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup until the mixture comes to a boil. Let boil for one minute, stirring constantly, then remove from heat.
Pour over cereal and stir until cereal is coated.
Then mix in 3/4 cup of cinnamon sugar and mix well.
Spread cereal on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon/sugar mixture on top. Bake for about 5 minutes, then flip with a spatula and bake for 3 more minutes, until cereal turns golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely, then break up and store in an airtight container.
Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 1201IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 10mg