Cinnamon Churro Chex Mix
Cinnamon Churro Chex Mix is a delightful snack that captures the essence of fairground treats in every crunchy bite. This easy-to-make recipe combines the warm flavors of cinnamon and sugar with crispy Chex cereal, making it perfect for movie nights, game days, or simply satisfying a sweet craving. With its irresistible aroma and satisfying crunch, this mix will have everyone reaching for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups Chex cereal
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat until bubbly.
- Remove from heat and stir in granulated sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- In a large bowl, pour the Chex cereal and drizzle the buttery mixture over it; gently stir to coat evenly.
- Spread the coated cereal onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before sprinkling with powdered sugar; serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg