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Harvest Chex Mix

Harvest Chex Mix is made with M&M's, pretzels, candy corn and more! This sweet and salty chex mix snack is tossed in pumpkin spiced butter, then baked to seal in the incredible flavor and create the perfect crunchy texture.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack, Snack/ Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: harvest chex mix
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 253kcal
Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 3 cups mini pretzel twists
  • 3 cups Bugles
  • 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
  • ½ cup M & M candies
  • ½ cup Reese's candies
  • 1 cup Harvest Mix Candy

Pumpkin Spice Coating

  • ½ cup butter melted
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp pumpkin spice

Instructions

  • Prep: In a large mixing bowl combine the rice Chex cereal, pretzels, Bugles and peanuts. Toss to combine and mix them upwell. Next, place the butter and brown sugar in a microwave safe bowl and heat on high for 1 minute, stirring halfway. Then, add the vanilla extract and pumpkin spice to the melted butter and brown sugar mixture. Stir to combine.
  • Get the oven preheating to 275degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, a silicon mat, or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Bake: Proceed to pour the pumpkin spice butter mixture over the cereal mixture in the bowl and toss with a wooden spoon or spatula until everything is coated. After that, pour the cereal mixture out evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 30minutes, stirring after 15 minutes.
  • When it is done baking, remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes.
  • Final assembly: When ready to serve, pour into a large bowl and add in the M&M's, Reese's candy and Candy Corn mixture. Toss to combine, serve, and enjoy!!

Notes

Harvest Chex Mix is so easy to make, it comes together quickly and makes the perfect sweet snack. This sweet and salty Chex mix has incredible flavor, the sweet coating paired with the salty crunch bits and candy pieces make for a sensational treat. 

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg