Spring Easter Chex Mix

By KitchenGnome

Ingredients

• For the Sauce:
• 1/2 cup Butter, melted
• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, packed
• 1.5 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract
• For the Mix:
• 6 cups Rice Chex Cereal
• 4 cups Cheerios
• 4 cups Pretzels
• 2 cups Peanuts (roasted, unsalted)
• 1 cup Pastel Candy Corn
• 1 cup Easter M&M's
• 1 cup Reese's Pieces Eggs

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 275°F.
Melt the butter in the microwave in medium bowl or measuring cup.
Add the brown sugar and vanilla extract and whisk well until combined and dissolved.
In a large bowl, add the Chex cereal, Cheerios, pretzels and peanuts.
Pour the sauce over the cereal and nut mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Divide the mixture onto the two baking sheets and spread in even layers.
Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow it to cool. Then add it to a large bowl, along with the candy corn, M&M's and Reese's eggs. Toss to combine.
Store in airtight container.