Harvest Chex Mix (+Video)
Harvest Chex Mix is a sweet, fall-inspired Chex Mix that uses Rice Chex, Pretzels, Bugles, Reese’s Pieces tossed in a brown sugar glaze!
A SWEET FALL FLAVORED SNACK
I know there are all kinds of Chex mixes out there. Some are sweet and some are savory. This one is a little of both and it might be my most favorite one yet! I don’t know what it is about these mixes that I love but I really enjoy making them and then snacking on them throughout the week. And they’re super fun and yummy for get-togethers during the holiday season.
TIPS FOR MAKING THIS HARVEST CHEX PARTY MIX:
- Now, I know some folks have a love/hate relationship with candy corn. So, if you don’t like it – just leave it out.
- You could use M&M’s instead of the Reese’s pieces. Or you can add in some peanuts. Whatever you and your family enjoy!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- butter
- brown sugar
- vanilla extract
- Rice Chex cereal
- Bugles
- mini pretzel twists
- candy corn
- candy corn pumpkins
- Reese’s Pieces
HOW TO MAKE HARVEST CHEX MIX:
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 VERY large bowl, add the Chex cereal, pretzels and Bugles.
Pour the sauce over the cereal mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide mixture on 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, pumpkins and Reese’s Pieces. Toss to combine.
Store in airtight container.
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Harvest Chex Mix (+Video)
Ingredients
For the sauce:
- 1 cup salted butter (2 sticks) melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
For the mix:
- 12 ounce box Rice Chex cereal
- 7 ounce bag Bugles
- 4 cups mini pretzel twists
- 1 cup cup candy corn
- 1 cup cup candy corn pumpkins
- 8 ounce bag Reese’s Pieces
Instructions
- 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 VERY large bowl, add the Chex cereal, pretzels and Bugles.
- Pour the sauce over the cereal mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide mixture on 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, pumpkins and Reese’s Pieces. Toss to combine.
- Store in an airtight container.
Video
Notes
- Harvest Chex Mix will stay fresh for at least a week or if you store in an airtight container.
- Dark brown sugar can be used for a deeper molasses flavor.
- Candy corn can be substituted for another of your favorite fall candy or can just be left out altogether.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
Originally published: October 2017
Updated and republished: October 2021
Just made this and my house smells wonderful! My only problem was mixing everything, because the largest bowl I had (8 qt.) barely contained it all with room for mixing.
Got all my ingredients to make this today.
This is the perfect mix to do with the grandkids ! We’ve made it every year since discovering it on your site , yesterday with my 2 year old grandson ! The sweet & salty treat is now “ Mimi’s tradition “ , thank you so much for this wonderful recipe !
Bugles!!! Oh my….I loved those as a kid, might have to make this just to take a trip down memory lane! Also wanted to say that I love your site and the recipes, always enjoy seeing a new one in my inbox!
i made this and it is so good. i am NOT a fan of candy corn, but went with the recipe as it had so many good reviews (i did keep out the pumpkins…just a bit too much for my taste i thought). let me tell you, though, the candy corn mixed with this was probably my favorite part! it blended very nicely with the butter mixture.
i can’t think of one myself, but any suggestions to keep the candies from sinking straight to the bottom? that was my only problem with this. don’t get me wrong, i’m heading in to make a batch to take to a friend’s house tomorrow, but i’ll be adding the candy once i get there.
so good!
I can’t wait to make this for my sister’s baby shower! Did you use salted or unsalted butter? Thanks!!
I used unsalted, only because this is a sweeter mix, but I don’t think it would make much difference.
Can you do this in the microwave like you can the original chex mix recipe? I don’t know that the sugar would hold up…? I’d like to make in large quantities without spending my entire day in the kitchen.
Is this sticky or crunchy? Wondering if a kid with braces could eat this.
Mine is not sticky, and it’s still not completely cool. My only thought would be as he chews the candy corn and pumpkins, would it get in the wires of his braces? It’s been so long since I wore braces that I can’t remember.
Even the Nutritional facts will not deter me from trying this recipe for a family affair 150 miles away. Should travel well in back seat where I can’t reach. I do so appreciate the nutritional facts that you have with your recipes. Thanks
Ha! Love it! Honestly those nutritional numbers are just estimates. It’s done automatically with a program. So take it with a grain of salt. 🙂
We are so making this tomorrow…TFS!
Hope you love it!
My niece and nephew would go crazy for these!
And you would be an awesome Uncle for making it for them! 🙂