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Easy Spiced Fall Chex Mix with Candy Corn

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A sweet, salty, and spiced snack mix featuring Chex cereal, pretzels, nuts, and candy corn, perfect for fall gatherings. The warm spice blend and chewy candy corn make it an irresistible crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 9 cups Rice Chex Cereal
  • 2 cups Pretzel Twists
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas), raw and unsalted
  • 1 cup Mixed Nuts (pecans and almonds, roughly chopped)
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons Light Brown Sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon Salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 ½ cups Candy Corn

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 9 cups Rice Chex, 2 cups pretzel twists, 1 cup pumpkin seeds, and 1 cup mixed nuts. Toss gently.
  3. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter. Add 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar and 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup. Whisk until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ginger, ¼ teaspoon cloves, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne (if using), and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Pour the butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Fold gently until every piece is coated.
  5. Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared baking sheets and spread into a single layer.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Rotate sheets halfway through for even toasting.
  7. Cool completely on the baking sheets (at least 30 minutes). The mix will crisp as it cools.
  8. Once cool, transfer to a large bowl or container. Add 1 ½ cups candy corn and toss gently to combine.

Notes

Add candy corn after baking to keep it chewy. Stir every 15 minutes for even toasting. Cool completely before storing to maintain crunch. For a vegan version, substitute butter with vegan butter or coconut oil. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pretzels and ensure Chex is labeled gluten-free.

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Keywords: fall chex mix, spiced chex mix, candy corn snack, autumn snack mix, easy party mix

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