Churro Chex Mix combines crunchy cereal, pretzels, and pecans with a cinnamon sugar coating and sweet topping for the ultimate sweet snack mix.
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Churro Chex Mix melds the warm, cinnamon sugar taste of churros with Chex cereal’s satisfying crunch. This simple, delightful snack is perfect for any occasion, offering a sweet and crunchy experience that’s hard to resist.
Cinnamon Sugar Sweet and Salty Chex Mix
There’s something truly magical about Churro Chex Mix that captures the heart from the first bite. Its delightful blend of sweet cinnamon and sugar, reminiscent of the beloved street-side churros, coated over Chex cereal, creates a snack that’s not only comforting but irresistibly delicious.
The ease and simplicity of making Churro Chex Mix is another reason why it’s a staple in our snack rotation. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, anyone can whip up this treat. It’s the perfect recipe for those moments when you crave something sweet and satisfying but want to keep things uncomplicated and stress-free.
The versatility of this snack mix only adds to its charm. Whether it’s served at a casual family movie night, packed as a sweet surprise in a lunchbox, or presented in a beautiful bowl at a gathering, it fits seamlessly into any occasion.
Why We Love This Churro Chex Mix Recipe
- Quick and easy to prepare in 10 minutes.
- Only uses simple kitchen staple ingredients.
- Crunchy, sweet, cinnamon coated cereal party mix is addictively delicious.
- Customizable recipe can be revised with your favorite sweet and salty snacks.
- Great grab-and-go treat when served in snack size bags.
- Perfect for packing in lunchboxes, serving as after school snacks, giving as holiday gifts, or feeding friends while watching football.
Churro Chex Mix Ingredients
- Rice Chex cereal
- Corn Chex cereal
- Thin stick pretzels
- Honey roasted peanuts
- Unsalted butter
- Light brown sugar
- Table salt
- Pure vanilla extract
- Granulated sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Individually wrapped caramels
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Additions
- Peanuts: Instead of honey roasted peanuts, you can use regular peanuts or almonds for a different flavor profile.
- Cereal: You can use other cereals in this snack mix, such as Cheerios, Corn Flakes, Crispix, or even Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
- Sugar: Substitute light brown sugar with maple syrup for a richer, slightly different taste.
- Sweetness Level: Add 1 cup of mini marshmallows for extra sweetness and a gooey texture.
- Tasty twist: Incorporate 1/2 cup of chocolate chips or chunks for a decadent twist to the mix.
How to Make Churro Chex Mix
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large heat-safe bowl, combine Rice and Corn Chex cereal, thin-stick pretzels, and honey-roasted peanuts.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and salt until dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Coat Cereal Mixture: Pour butter mixture over the Chex mix and toss to coat evenly.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Bake: Spread coated cereal mixture onto prepared baking sheet, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes for even cooking.
- Cool and Add Toppings: Let Churro Chex Mix cool completely on the baking sheet. Optional: Sprinkle quartered caramels over the mix before serving.
Tips for Making Sweet Chex Mix
- If you don’t like one or more of the ingredients, simply add something else you enjoy! Just make sure you keep the same ratios so the sauce and topping amount aren’t too much or too little.
- Ensure the butter and sugar mixture coats the cereal, pretzels, and peanuts evenly. This will help in achieving a uniform flavor throughout the mix.
- When combining the butter mixture with the Chex mix, pretzels, and peanuts, use a gentle stirring motion to avoid crushing the cereal and maintain its texture.
- Allow the Churro Chex Mix to cool completely on the baking sheet before adding the optional caramel. This ensures that the caramel doesn’t melt too quickly and maintains its shape.
How to Store Chex Mix
- To Store: Once cooled, store Chex mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- To Freeze: Freeze the Chex mix in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
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Churro Chex Mix
Serves — 12
Churro Chex Mix combines crunchy cereal, pretzels, and pecans with a cinnamon sugar coating and sweet topping for the ultimate sweet snack mix.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rest Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
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.4 cups Rice Chex cereal, 4 cups Corn Chex cereal, 2 cups thin stick pretzels, 1 cup honey roasted peanuts
- 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.¾ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup light brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon table salt, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 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.½ cup granulated sugar, 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 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. (The caramels are optional)20 individually wrapped caramels
Jenn’s Notes
Storage:
- To Store: Store the Chex mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- To Freeze: Freeze the Chex mix in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
- If you don’t like one or more of the ingredients, simply add something else you enjoy! Just make sure you keep the same ratios so the sauce and topping amount aren’t too much or too little.
- Allow the Churro Chex Mix to cool completely on the baking sheet before adding the optional caramel. This ensures that the caramel doesn’t melt too quickly and maintains its shape.
- When combining the butter mixture with the Chex mix, pretzels, and peanuts, use a gentle stirring motion to avoid crushing the cereal and maintain its texture.
- Ensure the butter and sugar mixture coats the cereal, pretzels, and peanuts evenly. This will help in achieving a uniform flavor throughout the mix.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 409mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 696IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 7mg
This snack is so good. My husband really likes it and he’s asking me to make more…