Description
Churro Chex Mix is a sweet and crunchy snack that combines the irresistible flavors of cinnamon-sugar churros with Chex cereal and pretzels. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or a delicious homemade gift, this easy recipe will be a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 4 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 1 cup pretzel sticks
- 1 cup caramel squares, halved
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- Combine Cereal and Pretzels: In a large bowl, mix Rice Chex, Corn Chex, and pretzel sticks.
- Make Caramel Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add corn syrup and brown sugar, stirring until boiling. Let boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and baking soda.
- Coat Mix: Pour caramel sauce over the cereal mixture, stirring gently to coat evenly.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the coated cereal and toss to combine.
- Bake: Spread evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, remove, sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar, stir, and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Add Caramel Squares: Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle caramel squares over the warm mix to soften slightly.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool completely before breaking into pieces. Serve or store.
Notes
- Add toasted nuts or drizzle with melted chocolate for variations.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
