Cinnamon Sugar Sweet and Salty Chex Mix recipe is an easy snack mix that combines the best of both sweet and salty for a Chex mix that will feed a crowd!
This Cinnamon Sugar Sweet and Salty Chex Mix is a mix of crackers and nuts and cereal that’s topped with a sweet and salty honey butter glaze and then dusted with cinnamon sugar. It’s an easy throw-together snack that’s perfect for get-togethers or just lazy afternoons spent at home!
This snack mix is a great mix of sweet and salty. That sweet and salty combo makes it extra addictive, so be sure to have a friend (or 10) over when you make this!
Ingredient notes and substitutions
- Cereal: Feel free to change the cereal up to fit your preferences. For example, if you don’t want to use wheat Chex, just replace it with an equal amount of corn or rice Chex instead.
- Nuts: I like to use cashews in this recipe, but there’s no reason that you couldn’t use another nut. Unsalted pecans, walnuts, or peanuts would all work well. If you don’t want to use nuts, just use additional cereal instead.
- Sugar: There’s a range given for the amount of sugar. The higher end will give you a snack mix that’s a little more sweet than salty.
How to make cinnamon sugar sweet and salty Chex mix
Here you’ll find the step-by-step photos showing how to make this recipe. The full recipe, including ingredients, is given below.
Step 1: Add the cereals, pretzels, crackers, and nuts to a large mixing bowl. This recipe makes a huge batch of Chex mix, so be sure to use a large or extra large mixing bowl so that you have plenty of room.
Step 2: Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the honey, vanilla, and salt.
Step 3: Pour the honey butter mixture over the cereal mixture and toss to coat.
Step 4: Transfer the Chex mix to the prepared baking sheet. I use a half sheet pan lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
Top tip >> If you don’t have a rimmed baking sheet that large, then you can use two smaller baking sheets. It’s important that the cereal is spread in a single layer and not piled on top on itself so that it can crisp up.
Step 5: Stir together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
Step 6: Bake for 40 minutes, stirring 3 times. Then toss with cinnamon sugar and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Recipe Tips!
- Pan: If you have a sheet pan with deep sides, that will work well in this recipe.
- Halving the recipe: This recipe makes a huge batch of snack mix. I’ve halved the recipe, and the only change I had to make was to the recipe amounts.
Storage
The snack mix should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. When properly stored, it should keep for up to 1 week.
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Cinnamon Sugar Sweet and Salty Chex Mix
Ingredients
- 3 cups Corn Chex
- 2 cups Cheerios
- 1 cup Wheat Chex
- 2 cups Mini or Round Saltine Crackers
- 2 cups unsalted whole cashews1
- 2 cups pretzel sticks
- ½ cup butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½-¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275 F. Line a half sheet pan with silicone baking mat. If you don’t have a half sheet pan, line two smaller pans.
- Combine Chex cereals, Cheerios, pretzels, crackers, and nuts in a large bowl.3 cups Corn Chex, 2 cups Cheerios, 1 cup Wheat Chex, 2 cups Mini or Round Saltine Crackers, 2 cups unsalted whole cashews1, 2 cups pretzel sticks
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt butter.½ cup butter
- Stir honey, vanilla, and salt into melted butter.½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, 2 tablespoons honey
- Pour honey butter mixture over snack mix, and toss to evenly coat.
- Transfer snack mix to prepared baking sheet(s).
- Spread snack mix out in an even layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Stir.
- Bake for another 15 minutes. Stir.
- Bake for another 10 minutes. Stir.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon together.½-¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Sprinkle over snack mix, tossing to coat.
- Bake for 10 more minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool before serving.
- Store in an airtight container.
Video
Notes
- Can substitute a different whole nut or extra cereal.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition
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Originally published 12/26/16. Updated with new photos and tips 10/31/19.
Adapted from Real Housemoms.
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Comments & Reviews
Lola Sherrill says
This was great. I’m not a huge straight up cinnamon fan, but I do like it added with other spices. I used a five spice powder mix that was so good. Just the right amount of sweet and salty. Thank you for your recipes. I always enjoy making them and many have become my go to favorites.
Kate says
Thank you! That sounds like a delicious twist on the recipe!
Roberta Nakamoto says
May add these ingredient too!
Frito Corn chips
For those with nut allergy may leave out the nuts.
Roberta Nakamoto says
Is it okay to leave out the cinnamon from this recipe,
Please LMK Thank you!
Michelle Wessel says
Made this version for my family for something new for Christmas snack… they loved it! ?
Kate says
Thank you! I’m glad that it was a hit!
Bill says
WOW, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar at the end???? Im trying to figure out why. I did this recipe and I cut the sugar by a 4th, and its still so sweet. Why on earth would anyone add a 3/4 cup of granulated sugar to this at the end? I have to ask this question. WHY, WHY so much sugar?
Kate says
The name of the recipe is sweet and salty. =) The recipe calls for between 1/2 and 3/4 cup of sugar, which means that you don’t need to use all 3/4 cup of that sugar if you don’t want to. Also, there are about 12 cups of cereal, nuts, and pretzels in this recipe. So, when you consider the actual quantities of cereal, nuts, and pretzels in the recipe and that there are 24 servings, you end up with between 1 teaspoon and 1/2 tablespoon of granulated sugar added per serving.
Pat says
This is really good… I added some Bugles just because! Why do people complain about recipes? Why, why, why!😁 I adjust recipes all the time – just do that and quit your bitchin’.
Kate says
Thank you so much! I’m glad that you liked it, and the Bugles sound like a great addition!
Lola says
Agree with Pat. Cooking is all about making it your own. If you want less sugar than add less sugar and go on about your day….
Diana says
Why must people say such things, kinda rude..i mean, did anyone state a person HAS to make this recipe or HAS to follow it exactly? I halved the sugar and it was delicious…period…changed out the nuts to our preferences and allergies
Kate says
Thank you! I’m so glad that you made it work for you!
ann says
this is wonderful! what a find.
Kate says
Thank you! =)
Happy mom says
Looking for a different treat for the kids I came upon this recipe. Loved the flavors and the kids thought it was great. Will make again.
Tabitha @the Boxy Boss says
I’m going to try this for snack time!!!
Kate says
Great! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do! =)
Jazmin says
Hi. Need help. I missed adding the salt to the melted butter. Already coated the mix and started baking. Is there a way to fix this?
Lisa says
This is perfectly snacky, and not too sweet at all. My neighbor agreed, said it was the best chex mix she’s ever had. I’ve made it twice already. Making it again today. Will share with appreciative neighbor again. I made it with pecans once – super yum!
Kate says
Thank you! I’m so glad that you’re enjoying it. =) Thank you for taking the time to comment!
Kathy says
Excellent!! I used stuff in my pantry. Oster crackers, pretzels, honey ohs, and crispex. My husband is going to eat it all before Christmas!#!
Kate says
Thanks!
Dawn says
how much is considered 1 serving?
Kate says
A serving is about 1/2 cup. Hope that helps!
Phyllis says
Sounds good, not too sweet and not too salty, want to try it for New Years, thank you for sharing recipe
Kate says
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! =)
Cindy says
I am always a little sad too (and wiped). But, if I have this recipe to look forward to and share then all will be well in the New Year. YUM
Kate says
Yes! So wiped. Thank you!! =)