Cinnamon Churro Chex Mix Recipe (2024)

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Chex cereal and cinnamon chips come together to make this Cinnamon Churro Chex Mix. It really is the most delicious snack everybody loves!

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Christmas is in full swing in our family and this Cinnamon Churro Chex Mix recipe is on repeat.

We actually just had our family Christmas party a couple of days ago since Kristen was visiting in Utah from Indiana. You may have seen on Instagram the amazing pinata that our mom made for all the grandkids:

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Seriously, our mom has mad talent when it comes to pinata making!
It was almost heart wrenching to watch the kids break into it after all the hours of hard work to make it!

My mom is also known for making the world’s strongest pinatas so that everyone gets at least one turn to smack it . . . so not only did each grandchild get a turn, but also some of the adults. 🙂 It’s always a party at grandma’s!

My contribution to the party this year was this chex mix . . . if you love churros like I do, you are going to want to have this recipe in your life.

I found the cinnamon chips at Walmart, but they can be tricky to find when it’s not the holiday season, so stock up if you can! You can also purchase cinnamon chips on Amazon.

Related Article: You’ll love our recipe for Puff Pastry Baked Churros, or as we like to call them, cheater churros!

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Serves: 14

Cinnamon Churro Chex Mix Recipe

5 from 1 vote

A delicious snack that can be thrown together in minutes- chex cereal covered in melted cinnamon chips plus lots of cinnamon and sugar. It doesn't get any better than this!

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Ingredients

  • 9 cups Chex Cereal (I used corn chex)
  • 2 cups cinnamon chips
  • 6 Tablespoons butter
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

  • Dump cereal into a large bowl (the bigger, the better – this makes a ton!).

  • Place the cinnamon chips and butter together in a medium sized bowl and microwave on high heat for 45 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir, then heat again for 20 seconds. Stir until chips are completely melted and smooth. If you need to microwave them again, just do it for 15-20 second intervals, stirring in between. You want the melted chips to be thin so you can pour it or spoon it over the cereal, not thick and clumpy (which is how they will be if you overcook them).

  • Pour melted cinnamon chips over the cereal and mix until all the cereal pieces are evenly coated.

  • In another separate bowl, mix together powdered sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon. Pour cinnamon/sugar mixture over the cereal, stirring the entire time, so that all pieces of cereal are evenly coated.

  • Spread cereal on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper and let cool (or you can eat them warm because that is delicious too!).

Notes

  • They sell Cinnamon Chips at most grocery stores during the holidays. We found them at Wal Mart and Smith’s.

Nutrition

Calories: 191 kcal · Carbohydrates: 47 g · Protein: 4 g · Fat: 1 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Sodium: 227 mg · Potassium: 149 mg · Fiber: 5 g · Sugar: 18 g · Vitamin A: 425 IU · Vitamin C: 5 mg · Calcium: 88 mg · Iron: 12 mg

Equipment

  • Large Bowl

  • Microwave Safe

  • Mixing Bowl

  • Cookie Sheet

  • Wax Paper

Recipe Details

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Apple BBQ Chicken

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  1. Liz says:

    Yum - thanks so much. Have a Great Day and Week!

  2. Marit says:

    Thanks so much for adding the link to the cinnamon chips. I've tried finding them in stores and haven't had much luck.

  3. Camille says:

    You are welcome!!! I have wanted to make these for the longest time, but could never find the chips anywhere, so I am happy that I could help out! :) Have a great holiday season!

  4. Anna says:

    When can I find cinnamon chips.....never heard or seen any.

  5. Cyd says:

    They sell them at most grocery stores during the holidays. We found them at Wal Mart and Smith's.

  6. Aubrey says:

    Do you really use 2 cups cinnamon chips? The Hershey's brand bag is not a full 2 cups. Both times I have tried this recipe the chips and butter are thick. The first time I thought I had done more than the 45 sec + 20 sec, but the second time I was very careful to follow instructions. Trying to figure out if the quantity is off or too much time in micro. It still tastes delicious, but it's chunks of chex, instead of single pieces, since the chips/butter won't coat the cereal. Help? Thanks!

  7. Marcia McLellan says:

    Is there any substitutions you can use for the cinnamon chips? These are not available in Canada. I love all your recipe's and have sent many friends to your site. If you could include substitutions in your recipes it would be much appreciated!! :)

  8. Cyd says:

    You can order cinnamon chips off of Amazon.

  9. Brynne Miller says:

    Stephanie shared a bit with me today at my place of work - SO GOOD! I had to Google the recipe right then and there so I can make it this weekend. It is my new favorite treat! Thank you!

  10. Andy says:

    I have made these 3 times. The first batch was a total loss! I followed the recipe exactly and my chips and became grainy and clumpy. I had to toss it and start again. The second round was ok, but the ration of cinnamon chips to cereal still seemed off (too much cereal.) The third time was more of a success because I used 7 cups of cereal to the one bag of chips. I think the issue here is that in the recipe above we are directed to use the Hershey's cinnamon chips and yet I just saw this recipe demonstrated on Studio 5 and she was using different chips. I paid extra close attention to the chips since this has been a source of frustration. The color was more of a light brown whereas the Hershey's chips i used had a red/brown color. Overall, the finished product tasted...OK. I'd give it 7.5 stars out of 10. But they didn't rock my world like I was hoping.

  11. Cindy says:

    Just tried this and the chips/butter got too think after only the initial 45 seconds plus 20. Total waste and threw it away. So disappointed, was looking forward to trying and sharing at work tomorrow.

  12. Kim says:

    I used the whole bag, but cut the butter by 1 tlbs. Worked fine. Melt it SLOWLY 15 sec. at a time on 8micro level or 80%. stir each time.

  13. Kim says:

    I used the whole bag, but cut the butter by 1 tlbs. Worked fine. Melt it SLOWLY 15 sec. at a time on 8micro level or 80%. stir each time.

  14. Angie says:

    Really, really good! I plan to make this again soon but will change the way I melt the chips though. The microwave version turned out fine but it took some coconut oil to thin out the chip/butter mixture.

  15. Gina says:

    How in the world do you get a ‘thin’ sauce to pour?? Used others suggestion to cook slowly at lower power and still ended up with pourage very quickly!!

  16. Cyd says:

    Sorry, I guess that word could be misleading. You want your chips to be completely melted and stirred in with the butter. No whole chips left unmelted. Then pour over the cereal as directed.

  17. Gina says:

    Hello ..... So after Batch #3, here is the adjustments I made to make this work. Melt the 6 tablespoons of butter on the stovetop on a low simmer flame until melted. I added one to two tbls of vegetable oil. Pour the bag of chips in stir gently until melted. Then work very quickly with big bowl of cereal nearby pouring in the thin enough to pour concoction all over. It thickens and hardens VERY quickly. Once mixed in as much as possible, then I followed the rest of the recipe as written. By the way ..... this is DELICIOUS!! So good, I had to keep trying to get it done the easiest and best way I could think of! Thank you!!

  18. Kim S. says:

    I also had some issues with the chips. I had 2 bags because I had bought them on Amazon and measured out the two cups. Kinda wish I had just adjusted for the 1 bag. My mix got really thick as well and so I figured what usually makes sweets recipes better? More butter. Ended up adding maybe 4 more tablespoons of melted butter and as soon as I added the 2nd set of 2 tbs melted butter I put it straight onto the chex. I also like my sweet chex mix with more powdered sugar so I used a lot more than called for. Turned out great!

  19. Marie says:

    What a disappointment! I read absolutely everything in the directions and suggestions in the comments. Had everything ready and followed directions carefully. I should have been more skeptical with as many people had trouble with this. A recipe that multiple people have had to try and tweak multiple times should be a HUGE red flag. It was a disaster. The "melted" chips were lumpy (never fully melted) and resembled canned dog food. The butter never incorporated into the "melted" chips. I stopped there and saved the other ingredients. Cleaning up that mess was such a pain. Scrubbed the stuck on globs, which then splashed onto my clothes. Had to do laundry, but now my shirt and shoe are stained from it. Removing my Pinterest pin so no one else can make this same mistake. Major "pinstrosity."

  20. Cyd says:

    I'm not sure what could be wrong. I made 6 batches at Christmas for my new neighbors and had no problems. It's a family favorite. Sorry it didn't work for you.

  21. Amy N. says:

    I just made this for the first time, as a dessert following a Tex-Mex meal. I had no issues mentioned by others, but what I did differently was to melt the butter and chips separately, before stirring together. I substituted butterscotch chips for cinnamon ones (since not available) and added an extra teaspoon of ground cinnamon (to equal 1 T). VERY delicious! This will be a repeat recipe. Thanks, Six Sisters!

  22. Elaine says:

    I haven’t, but I bought some from nuts.com. They arrived in 2 days and I just made this. Tastes awesome!

  23. Julie says:

    I had a similar experience with my cinnamon chips becoming lumpy, but I just used them anyway. I spooned the mixture on the Chex one spoonful at a time, and just kept stirring. I wasn't sure until the last spoonful that it was going to work. But stirring and stirring and stirring a little at a time worked. They were yummy!

  24. Stacey Lemke says:

    So good! I only did 6 cups of cereal and added m&m's and mixed nuts.

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  25. Makenzie says:

    Do I put the mix in the oven???

  26. Momma Cyd says:

    Just follow the directions as in the recipe. No oven needed.

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in cinnamon Chex? ›

Whole Grain Rice, Rice, Sugar, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil, Salt, Rice Fiber, Cinnamon, Molasses, Natural Flavor. Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness.

How do you keep Chex Mix from getting soggy? ›

The best tip for avoiding the sogginess is the make sure to stir up the mixture well each 15 minutes as it bakes. This will allow the chex mix to cook evenly and allow all pieces to get baked and crispy. After baking, make sure to store in a airtight container or Ziploc.

Is it cheaper to make Chex Mix? ›

Homemade Chex Mix Is Cheaper AND More Delicious Than The Store-Bought Stuff. Chex Mix offers variety: the crisp cereal, toasty pretzels, the unique crunch of the bagel chips. This homemade recipe puts the store-bought to shame.

Who makes cinnamon Chex cereal? ›

Chex Cereal– Brands – Food we make - General Mills.

Which Chex cereal is healthiest? ›

Unlike other Chex varieties, Wheat Chex are made from 100% whole-grain wheat. One serving contains only 130 calories but boasts 7 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber. While it is on the higher end for sugars, the overall nutrient profile of this cereal is still noteworthy.

Is cinnamon Chex high in sugar? ›

39 g of Cereal (General Mills Chex Cinnamon) contains 292.11 mcg vitamin A, 7.8 mg vitamin C, 1.29 mcg vitamin D as well as 10.53 mg of iron, 129.87 mg of calcium, 49 mg of potassium. Cereal (General Mills Chex Cinnamon) belong to 'Ready-to-eat cereal, higher sugar (>21.2g/100g)' food category.

Why did my Chex Mix burn? ›

NOTE: Many readers have had issues with their mix burning at 325 degrees. I haven't had this problem, but I would recommend baking at 250 degrees F to avoid this potential issue. In a large roasting pan, stir together the cereals, pretzels and nuts.

Can you overcook Chex Mix? ›

Most snack mixes are cooked with relatively low heat, making it seemingly impossible to overcook. In fact, the fragile flavorings will burn before the cereal will ever appear overcooked, making for a less-than-delicious-tasting finished mix.

How long will homemade Chex Mix stay good? ›

Make Ahead Instructions: Chex mix tastes freshest when served within 2-3 days of making it, but it will last stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Freezing Instructions: Chex mix freezes great! Store in freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months.

What is the least favorite Chex Mix piece? ›

Other than the rye chip, nothing brought more people together than pretzels — combined, 38% marked the circle and square pretzels as the worst pieces.

Is Chex Mix healthy or not? ›

Who doesn't love traditional Chex Mix? It's salty, crunchy, and everyone has a favorite item– the perfect party snack! But sadly, what makes it taste so good also makes Chex Mix not the healthiest option. It's full of refined grains, sugar, and tons of sodium.

What is the chex mix seasoning made of? ›

Chex Mix Seasoning:

It's a super simple mix of melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, and garlic powder. Make sure that you use SEASONED salt and not regular table salt! I use Lawry's brand because that's what is easiest for me to find.

Did they discontinue vanilla Chex? ›

Vanilla Chex brought joy to so many people in every spoonful of deliciousness until it was ripped away when it was discontinued.

What was Chex cereal originally called? ›

Chex is an American brand of breakfast cereal currently manufactured by General Mills. It was originally known as Shredded Ralston, first produced in 1936 and owned by Ralston Purina of St. Louis, Missouri, then later renamed Chex in 1950.

What is the cinnamon cereal called? ›

Cinnamon Toast Crunch (CTC), known as Croque-Cannelle in French Canada and Curiously Cinnamon in the UK (previously Cinnamon Grahams), and as a variant called Cini Minis in other European and Latin American countries, is a brand of breakfast cereal produced by General Mills and Nestlé.

What are the ingredients of cinnamon Crunch? ›

As I mentioned, if you can roll out pie dough, you can make cinnamon toast crunch. It's a very simple mix of whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, butter, vanilla, and a touch of sugar too. Just seven ingredients. All of which you can find in your pantry and fridge.

What are the ingredients in Chex? ›

Whole Grain Corn, Corn Meal, Sugar, Corn Starch, Salt, Baking Soda. Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness.

What are the ingredients in cinnamon puffins cereal? ›

CinnamonPuffins Cereal

Corn Flour, Whole Grain Oat Flour, Cane Sugar, Oat Fiber, Corn Bran, Unsulfured Molasses, Cinnamon, Sea Salt, Baking Soda, Natural Flavor, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Tocopherols (antioxidants to maintain freshness).

What are the ingredients in cinnamon toast cereal? ›

From the Package

WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, RICE FLOUR, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, FRUCTOSE, MALTODEXTRIN, DEXTROSE, SALT, CINNAMON, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SOY LECITHIN, CARAMEL COLOR. BHT ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.

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