Hot Honey Chex Mix is a sweet, spicy, and crunchy snack made with classic Chex cereals, pretzels, and nuts, all coated in a bold hot honey butter sauce and baked until perfectly crisp.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:10 servings 1x
Category:Snack
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
3 cups Rice Chex cereal
3 cups Corn Chex cereal
2 cups mini pretzels
1 cup mixed nuts
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as sriracha or your favorite)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine Rice Chex, Corn Chex, pretzels, and nuts.
In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, hot sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
Pour the sauce over the dry mix and gently stir until evenly coated.
Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until crispy and golden.
Let cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
Adjust the amount of hot sauce depending on your heat preference.
Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Add other favorites like bagel chips, cheese crackers, or sesame sticks for variety.
Drizzle with extra honey for a sweeter finish after baking if desired.