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A close-up of a bowl filled with Irresistible Hot Honey Chex Mix, featuring pretzels, nuts, and Chex cereal coated in a glossy glaze.

Irresistible Hot Honey Chex Mix


  • Author: faironplay.com
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 min
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A sweet and spicy Chex mix perfect for snacking.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 6 cups Chex cereal (rice, corn, or wheat)
  • 2 cups pretzels
  • 1 cup mixed nuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Stir in the brown sugar, honey, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. In a very large bowl, combine the Chex cereal, pretzels, and mixed nuts.
  5. Pour the hot honey mixture over the cereal mixture and stir gently to coat evenly.
  6. Spread the mixture in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  8. Let the Chex mix cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking it apart.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce and cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/12th of recipe
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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