Description
A sweet and spicy twist on the classic Chex Mix, this Hot Honey Chex Mix combines crunchy cereal, salty pretzels, and cashews coated in a luscious hot honey butter sauce. Perfect for snacking, parties, or game day!
Ingredients
Mix:
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4 cups Rice Chex Mix
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4 cups Corn Chex Mix
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3 cups Wheat Chex Mix
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3 cups pretzels
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4 cups salted cashews (16–20 oz)
Hot Honey Butter Sauce:
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1 cup salted butter
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2/3 cup hot honey* (a spicy honey infused with chili or similar)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, combine Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, pretzels, and salted cashews.
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in hot honey until well combined and smooth. Remove from heat.
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Pour the hot honey butter sauce over the cereal mix, stirring gently to coat everything evenly.
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Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 45-60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating and crispiness.
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Remove from oven and let cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Notes
Adjust the amount of hot honey for your preferred spice level.
Use gluten-free pretzels and cereals to make this gluten-free.
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snack, Party Food
- Method: Baking, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chex Mix, hot honey, spicy snack, party mix, sweet and spicy snack