Description
This Hot Honey Chex Mix combines the perfect balance of sweet and spicy with crunchy Chex cereal, pretzels, and salted cashews, all coated in a mouthwatering hot honey butter sauce. It’s the ultimate snack for parties, movie nights, or any time you want something irresistible.
Ingredients
For the Mix:
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4 cups Rice Chex cereal
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4 cups Corn Chex cereal
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3 cups Wheat Chex cereal
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3 cups pretzels
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4 cups salted cashews (16–20 oz)
For the Hot Honey Butter Sauce:
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1 cup salted butter
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2/3 cup hot honey (adjust based on spice preference)
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, pretzels, and salted cashews. Set aside.
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In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the hot honey and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is smooth and slightly bubbling.
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Pour the hot honey butter sauce over the Chex mix, tossing to coat evenly.
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Spread the mixture onto a large baking sheet in an even layer.
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Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating.
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Once done, remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
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Use store-bought hot honey or make your own by mixing honey with your favorite hot sauce.
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Feel free to substitute cashews with other nuts like almonds or peanuts.
- This mix can be made ahead of time for parties or snacks throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American