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Cinnamon-Sugar Candied Chex Mix with Pecans and Pretzels

Chex Mix with a holiday twist! Cinnamon-sugar candied Rice Chex cereal with pecans and pretzels.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 12 cups
Calories: 407 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  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.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together the cereal, pecans and pretzels.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugars, cinnamon, salt and cayenne (if using); set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy.
  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.
  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.

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on one cup

Nutrition Information

Calories 407kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 382mg (16%) Potassium 203mg (6%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 35IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 407

% Daily Value*

Calories 407kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 382mg 16%
Potassium 203mg 4%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 35IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.