YOU GUYS. This Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix is amazing. I know you are thinking, you always say that. And it’s true, I do…because it is always good. But I seriously could not keep myself out of this chex mix. It’s so easy to make, I even made y’all a quick video. You can make it in the oven (and your house will smell better than any candle could make it smell) or in the microwave!
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After the first bite, I proceeded to eat a whole cookie sheet worth — literally shoveling it into my face. And then after we had embarrassingly eaten it all, I made it again. Jorge kept taking giant handfuls with him up to his office to work and eventually he took a container upstairs and claimed it as his.
I’m not going to lie, I wasn’t sure how much I was going to like it at first. I love pumpkin spice flavored things and I love chex mix — but I am usually not a huge fan of of the candy corn. I like candy corn ok, but it is not my absolute favorite candy. However, once I had a bite with all the components in one, I was sold. Total perfection.
I ended up making this Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix because I had a severe overstock of cereal in my pantry. I somehow managed to buy five boxes in cereal in one week. Each time I would come home and remember that I had already bought cereal that week. Before kids I wouldn’t understand how someone did that. These days, I’m proud to say it has only happened once.
When you make it, because you totally have to make it, you have to make sure and try it all in one big bite. My neighbor Kerri doesn’t like candy corn at all, but I forced her to try it all at once and she agreed the combo is perfect. This is absolutely my new favorite sweet chex mix — you must make it now. Right now.
The first time I made this, I made it in the oven and the next time I made a batch in the microwave. The oven makes your house smell absolutely amazing — better than any candle! And the microwave only takes minutes to make. Both work perfectly, it’s up to you!
Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin spice
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 (12 oz) box cinnamon chex cereal
- 1 (12 oz) box honey nut chex cereal
- 4 cups pretzels
- 1 (21 oz) bag autumn/harvest candy mix, or plain candy corn
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together butter, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract.
- In an extra large bowl, toss together both chex cereal flavors and pretzels. Pour butter mixture over the cereal mixture and toss to distribute.
- Microwave: Microwave uncovered for 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on wax paper to cool. Add harvest candy mix and toss to combine. Store in airtight container.
- Oven: Preheat oven to 275°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide mixture on the two baking sheets and spread in even layers. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on wax paper to cool. Add harvest candy mix and toss to combine. Store in airtight container.
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I love, love, love, love, this recipe I have made it for many years probably since it was posted I pass it out to everybody and everybody loves it so each year I have to make more and more. It’s hard finding the 12 ounce boxes thank you for this wonderful recipe, it’s a wonderful welcome for fall
I’m glad you love it as much as we do Deborah! 🙂 Just made my first batch of the season yesterday!
I have made this every fall for my fall road trip for the last 5 years and thought I should probably leave a review on how amazing it is! There will be no road trip this year but I couldn’t pass up making this. Every time I make it I get requests for the recipe. Thanks for a favorite!
Because of the butter, do I need to refrigerate this
Nope! It’s fine at room temp in an airtight container!
How long will this keep fresh in an air tight container? Thanks
About a week! Maybe a little longer, but I can’t guarantee it!
I’ve kept it for up to 3 weeks with good results.
Not crazy about the pumpkin spice. Can I leave it out?
This is SO GOOD! Thank you for the recipe.
I don’t know what happened but I tried the microwave version first and it started to burn. Then I tried it in the oven, and that also burned! I don’t know if it was the pan I was using, but it did not work out for me! My house smells like burned popcorn now!
Are you adding the liquid mixture into the cereal when it is still hot or cooled?
You add it while still hot! No need to let it cool.
Really yummy — I sent batches to my far-away kids. Due to gluten issues, I used dry roasted peanuts instead of pretzels and I just don’t like candy corn so added fall colored M&Ms instead. 🙂
This did not turn out great for me. With all the great reviews, I was really disappointed with the results . I did the microwave version and followed the recipe instructions exactly. Part of it burned and the final results lacked a lot of flavor. I am still bringing it to a party today as I don’t want to waste all those ingredients, but I won’t be making this again. I wonder what went wrong….
Please put it in the oven. It makes your house smells so so good.
Why mine burnt
For anyone wondering about a lower-fat version (I know an oxymoron, when it comes to baking), I used 1 stick of butter instead of two and it turned out really tasty! I will be making this in double batches after this, so I have some for sharing! Thanks for the recipe.
I don’t know what I did wrong! It burned on me in the oven. So made a separate batch and made it in the microwave and it also burned! I noticed that it was the sugar that was burning when I dumped sugar on the mixture it made big clumps and those clumps burned. What could I do differently?
How much does 1 batch make?? Thanks! Excited to make this for my volunteers!
I’m going to make this for my college daughter — but I *am* going to change out the candy corn for autumn colored M&Ms. Looks easy and good!
How many gallons does one recipe make?
I have a severe nut allergy? Which Chex cereal do you suggest substituting for the honey nut Chex cereal? Corn, wheat, rice???? Really sounds and looks great!
I used the chex cereal I had on hand (rice, corn and wheat) and it turned out great!
Is pumpkin spice the same as pumpkin pie spice?
Yes!
Shut up! This is beyond delicious. I dont like candy corn at all. But this recipe is beyond words! My house smells great, and both my toddler twins LOVED it. I cannot stop eating it.
Yahoo! So glad you all loved it as much as we do — even non candy corn lovers! ha!
Have it baking right now!! Smells wonderful!! Instead of candy corn I am adding fall colored sixlets and m & m’s. However I will make it with candy corn for Halloween. Have a bake sale coming up for church. Think this will be a great addition to all the baked goods.
YUM! I hope you and everyone at the bake sale enjoyed it!
My daughter loves it! Me and my wife see hapiness on her when she eats 🙂
We always have to buy some!