Churro Chex Mix™

My churro Chex™ mix was a hit at my work. Best part is how easily customizable it is! The Scooby-Doo snacks and Bugles® were a fabulous addition and lent a Halloween look to this mix! Helpful hint: you can get a lot of add-ins from a dollar store!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 193 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups crispy rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex™)
• 2 cups original flavor cone-shaped corn snacks (such as Bugles(R)), divided
• 2 cups cinnamon graham cracker sticks (such as bone-shaped Scooby-Doo snacks)
• ½ cup pecan halves, toasted, divided
• ¼ cup cookie butter (such as Trader Joe's® Speculoos Cookie Butter®)
• ½ cup cinnamon chips, divided
• 5 cups cinnamon-flavored crispy rice cereal squares (such as Cinnamon Chex™)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine Rice Chex™, 1 cup Bugles®, 1 cup graham cracker sticks, and 1/4 cup pecan halves in a large bowl.

Step 2

Melt cookie butter and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup cinnamon chips and stir until smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and pour mixture over the cereal mixture. Stir gently to coat all pieces.

Step 3

Spread mixture out onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, separating any larger pieces. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Combine Cinnamon Chex™ with remaining 1 cup Bugles®, 1 cup graham cracker sticks, and 1/4 cup pecans in a large bowl. Add to the cooled mixture and toss gently to combine.