Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix

 I found this new snack mix that is tailor  made for fall.  Everyone's favorite flavor; pumpkin spice.  I know pumpkin spice can be over used but this is a great snack mix.  My husband that isn't a big PS fan enjoyed it and said he didn't realize it was pumpkin spice.  I don't know if that is because he doesn't eat a lot of PS so he really doesn't know what it taste like or the cinnamon over takes it.  Either way it is being enjoyed.  It was a good consolation prize after we lost our football game yesterday.

There's a lot of good things in this mix.  I will share some things I would do differently next time too. 

A couple of cereals are the basis for this mix. 

Take your biggest bowl.  This is my multipurpose, mix anything bowl.

Measure out 4 cups of pumpkin Cheerios. 

And measure out 4 cups of cinnamon Chex cereal. 

Put both cereals in the bowl.  I hand tossed them to mix them up. 

Now add 2 cups pretzels.  These are butter pretzels.

1 1/2 cups sliced almonds.  I would recommend using the sliced or even slithered almonds.  

1 1/2 cups pecans.  The recipe called for chopped pecans.  I used pecan halves because I like the bigger pieces of these. I was afraid the smaller pieces would get lost.

Hand toss all of these items. 

Now add 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows.  I was surprised they went in before you bake.  But they wanted toasted marshmallows. 

1/2 cup white chocolate chips.  Same thing they want them to melt a little.

Hand toss all of this. 

Toss a little more.  You want them all mixed up. 

Now take 1 Tablespoon cinnamon.  Sprinkle this over the mix. I tossed as I sprinkled.  You could see the marshmallows getting coated. 

Now take 1 Tablespoon pumpkin spice  and sprinkle it over the mix.  Toss and mix. 

Now this is where I would do thing differently next time.  Do what is easier for you.  The recipe says to spread it out in a parchment lined baking sheet.  I couldn't get all of it in one baking sheet so I used a second smaller one.  Spread it  out evenly. I would leave it in the big bowl.  You will put it on the baking sheet in a minute. 

Now for the sauce.  Melt 4 Tablespoons butter. 

All melted in the microwave.  I let it cool just a little bit. 

I sprayed my measuring cup first. 

Measure out 1/2 cup honey

1/3 cup maple syrup.

Now whisk up all three items in a bowl.

The recipe calls for drizzling the mixture over the mix on the baking sheet.  I would drizzle in the bowl and toss and coat.  I think it would not pool in the bottom of the pan and would coat the mix better. 

All drizzled on top.  Place in a preheated 350 oven.  Bake for 15 minutes.  Watch the marshmallows.  
When they start to toast it is done. 

Right out of the oven. 

Let it cool for about 5 minutes.  I think it needs to cool longer.  

Then break apart and put in a bowl. 

The corners got a little dark.  I think if it had been tossed in the bowl it might not do this. 

Now it is in the bowl and ready to enjoy. 

Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix Recipe

4 cups pumpkin Cheerios

4 cups cinnamon Chex cereal

2 cups pretzels

1 1/2 cups sliced almonds

1 1/2 cups pecans

1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows

1/2 cup white chocolate chips

1 Tablespoon cinnamon

1 Tablespoon pumpkin spice

1/2 cup honey

1/3 cup maple syrup

4 Tablespoons melted butter

Preheat oven to 350.  Bake 15 minutes.  Let cool.