Description
This Carrot Cake Chex Mix is a delightful snack that combines the crunch of Corn Chex cereal with the sweet flavors of carrot cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup carrot cake mix
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- 12 oz. white chocolate chips
- 1 cup pecan halves (optional)
Instructions
- Place the Corn Chex cereal in an extra-large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, stir together the powdered sugar, carrot cake mix, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Add the white chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal. Gently fold with a rubber spatula until the cereal is evenly coated, being careful not to crush it.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the coated cereal. Gently fold until well coated.
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, or onto a large sheet of parchment paper. Let it cool for 20-30 minutes, or until set.
- Break up any large clusters and stir in the pecans, if using.
- Serve right away, refrigerate for a firmer texture, or store for later.
Notes
- This mix can be stored in an airtight container for several days.
- Adjust the spices to your preference for a stronger flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg