Cinnamon-Sugar Candied Chex Mix with Pecans and Pretzels
Total Time
55 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
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Ingredients
12 cups
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal, or any combination of Chex cereals
- 4 cups pecan halves
- 2 cups miniature pretzels
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 4 egg whites
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F and adjust oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions. Line two rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large bowl, toss together the cereal, pecans and pretzels.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugars, cinnamon, salt and cayenne (if using); set aside.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy.
Step 5
Pour the egg whites over the cereal mixture and toss with a rubber spatula until the mixture is completely coated with egg whites, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the sugar mixture and toss again until everything is evenly coated.
Step 6
Divide the mixture between the two baking sheets and spread into an even layer. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring each pan and rotating them halfway through baking. Allow to cool completely at room temperature. The snack mix can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Step 7
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Chef's notes
The original recipe calls for cayenne pepper, which is optional. It adds a tiny amount of bite, but can be omitted for a purely sweet taste.
This mix tastes very similar to Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
Perfect for holiday snacks or hostess gifts.
