The combination of salty and sweet Chex Mix treat, with just a touch of spicy cinnamon, makes this Pumpkin Spice Snack Mix perfect for fall! Pretzels, Bugles, Candy Corn, Butterscotch M&M’s and more!
Pumpkin desserts get you all ready for the Fall! Some our favorite pumpkin desserts are our Pumpkin Spice Bites and our delicious Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread.
Pumpkin Spice Snack Mix
Do you love everything Pumpkin Spice? Then you will think this Pumpkin Spice Snack Mix, made with Chex Mix, some sweet, some salty and lots of delicious is totally drool worthy! (Want a pumpkin spice dessert – see our Pumpkin Spice Muffins… they are DE-LISH!)
Hello again, Pinky Pals! It’s Nicole from 365(ish) Days of Pinterest and I’m back this month to celebrate the coming of fall! YAY! It’s my favorite season because of the cooling weather, crisp air, apples, pumpkins, warm cinnamon, boots, jeans, rich colors and the anticipation of the coming holidays.
I recently went on a road trip to Arizona for a blogging conference and I wanted to make a snack mix to bring along with us. I had looked at the store for some packaged mixes, but nothing had exactly what I wanted.
So I figured I’d just make my own. 🙂 Now, don’t let the presence of candy corn turn you away. I’m not a huge fan of candy corn, but with this combination of flavors, it just works. Trust me.
(Try it, and then if you hate it, feel free to send it to me. 😉
Side note – if you love pumpkin, be sure to try this my friend Cindy’s Pumpkin Roll Recipe! It is delicious!
Favorite Fall Desserts
- Easy Pumpkin Muffins
- Pumpkin Dump Cake
- Pecan Pie Bars
- Caramel Apple Nachos
- Apple Crumb Cake
- Caramel Apple Coffee Cake
- Apple Chips
- Pumpkin Muffins (with homemade crumb topping)
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Snack Mix with Chex Mix Cereal
These are the ingredients you will need:
- Honey Nut Chex cereal
- Pretzels
- Caramel Bugles
- Butter
- Brown Sugar
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Vanilla Extract
- Boo-terscotch M&M’s (if you cannot find these, you can just use plain M&M’s)
- Harvest candy mix (Sometimes called Autumn Mix – candy corn, candy pumpkins)
- Reese’s Pieces
Grab a big bowl and fill it up for Halloween parties, Harvest Festivals, Thanksgiving or any other excuse you’ve got to party this fall. It’s easy to double the batch- just bake on two cookie sheets.
The M&M’s aren’t a requirement and they can get a little pricey, but they do add a delicious layer of butterscotch flavor. But feel free to switch them out for something else if you’re trying to keep the price down for a larger batch or if you cannot find the Butterscotch version (just use plain). Happy Fall!
Looking for a more Chex Mix Recipes? Try our Crock Pot Chex Mix, Christmas Crack Chex Mix, and Hot Chocolate Muddy Buddies. They are de-lish!
Pumpkin Spice Snack Mix
Ingredients
- 4 cups honey nut Chex cereal
- 2 cups pretzels
- 1 6 oz bag Caramel Bugles Caramel Bugles
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 8 oz bag Boo-terscotch M&M’s
- 1 cup harvest candy mix candy corn, candy pumpkins
- ½ cup Reese’s pieces
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the cereal, pretzels and Bugles
- In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla and then pour over the dry mix. Stir to coat.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a Silpat, spread out the mixture into an even layer
- Bake at 275 for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. (Your house will smell AMAZING)
- Spread on wax paper to cool and then toss with the candy pieces.
- Store in an airtight container and eat by the hearty handful
Nutrition Info
Nicole makes other yummy stuff that’s perfect for parties-be sure to check them out, too!
Can you make this in the crockpot? I’ve seen another recipe (with Worcestershire sauce) that was for the crockpot.
We actually have a version meant for the crockpot! https://princesspinkygirlcom.bigscoots-staging.com/slow-cooker-chex-mix/
I haven’t been able to find Caramel Bugles in years. Where did you get them? This sounds amazing!
I found them at Walmart!! You can substitute any type of caramel crunchy snack!
Your Recipes are Amazing & One of a Kind. I So Wish that I was that talented in baking & cooking!!!!😀💕
I haven’t tried this combination, but on my list. Anxious to try.
What replacement can be used for the Boo-tterscotch M&Ms since I believe they are no longer being made? Butterscotch chips?
You can use any flavor M&M’s or butterscotch chips will work great!
We used Carmel m&m’s
where did you find booterscotch mms??
I look up the nutrition info and it gives you 50 carbs but it doesn’t tell you the amount that is 50 carbs.
It is based on the serving size of 12 for the recipe. I use a “plug-in” nutritional calculator. It is an approximation, so if you are counting carbs or looking for precise nutritional information, I would recommend always double checking.
I made this, and I love it! Just the right amount of sweet and salty. I love Caramel bugles and candy corn. Making it again soon!
How long will this keep in a sealed container?
So glad I found a fall Chex mix that’s crunchy!!
It’s our favorite! Hope you enjoy!