Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix

My entry for the pumpkin throwdown was these Starbucks-inspired Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes, but I love a theme and made this snack mix as well for the buffet table. Full disclosure: I didn't really like it. But, the entire bowl was gone by the end of the night...it was a huge hit with Sue, some of the guys, and the kids. If it sounds appealing to you, give it a try!

A couple of notes - I was able to find generic honey nut and corn chex-like cereal, and they taste just like Chex brand. Also, the graham crackers got a little soggy; if I made this again (it would make a nice fall hostess gift) I think I'd try the teddy graham snack crackers.

Ingredients

• 1/4 C brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice mix
• 1/2 C butter
• 1 tbsp. vanilla
• 2 C Cinnamon Chex® cereal
• 2 C Honey Nut Chex® cereal
• 1 C Corn Chex® cereal
• 6 honey graham crackers, broken into bite sized pieces
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. In small bowl, mix brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice; set aside.
2. In small microwave-safe dish, microwave butter on High about 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in vanilla.
3. In large microwavable bowl, mix all cereals, graham cracker pieces and walnuts. Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly distributed. Add sugar and spice mixture and stir until coated.
4. Microwave uncovered on High 5 minutes or until mixture begins to brown, stirring every minute. Spread on wax paper or a cookie sheet to cool. Store in airtight container.

Source: Dine & Dish