Description
Gingerbread Chex Mix is a delightful holiday snack that combines the crunch of Chex cereal with the warm, cozy flavors of gingerbread spices. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights in, this easy-to-make treat is sure to become a seasonal favorite among family and friends. With its irresistible sweetness and crunchy texture, it’s the ideal munchie for sharing or gift-giving during the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300?F (150?C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, brown sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Chex cereal and nuts (if using). Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and gently stir to coat evenly.
- Spread the coated cereal onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (40g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg