Cinnamon Toast Pretzel Snack Mix
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This easy Cinnamon Toast Pretzel Snack Mix combines crisp cereal, salty pretzels, crunchy peanuts, and a buttery cinnamon brown sugar coating. Finished with cinnamon sugar, it’s a delicious homemade snack for parties, holidays, gifting, or everyday snacking.
We love snack mixes around here, and I’ve shared plenty of such recipes. Some snacks are almost too easy to keep eating. This Cinnamon Toast Pretzel Snack Mix is definitely one of them. It’s sweet, salty, crunchy, buttery, and full of that cozy cinnamon flavor I never seem to get tired of. From the crisp cereal, little pretzel twists, and peanuts to the cinnamon-sugar coating, every handful has a little bit of everything.
I recently made this snack again when I had company, and we couldn’t stop eating it. It was the perfect little snack while we watched a movie.
Also, I love a recipe like this because it feels fun without requiring much effort. You can make a big batch for a party, set it out for a movie night as I did, package it for friends, or keep a container in the kitchen for whenever the snack craving hits. It’s simple, familiar, and just different enough to make it feel a little special. Let me walk you through the recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Sweet, salty, and seriously snackable. This Cinnamon Toast Pretzel Snack Mix has that combination that keeps you reaching back for just one more handful. You get crisp cereal, salty pretzels, crunchy peanuts, and plenty of warm cinnamon sugar in every bite.
- The cinnamon flavor really comes through. Cinnamon is worked into the buttery brown sugar coating and sprinkled over the finished snack mix with a cinnamon-sugar topping. It gives the whole batch that classic cinnamon toast flavor without making it overly sweet.
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Ingredients
It’s time to gather up all the ingredients you’ll need to make this sweet party mix. Here’s everything you’ll need:
- Mini pretzel twists – These add a salty crunch and give the snack mix plenty of texture. I like Snyder’s Itty Bitty Minis.
- Rice Chex or Corn Chex cereal – Either works well here and gives the mix a light, crisp base that holds onto the cinnamon coating beautifully. I used the Corn Chex.
- Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal – This adds even more cinnamon flavor and a sweet, nostalgic crunch that makes the mix feel extra fun.
- Peanuts – Peanuts add a savory, nutty note that helps balance the sweetness and gives the mix a little more depth.
- Unsalted butter – Butter forms the base of the brown sugar coating and gives it that rich, buttery flavor.
- Light brown sugar – Brown sugar adds sweetness along with a subtle caramel flavor that pairs especially well with cinnamon.
- Light corn syrup – This helps create a smooth, glossy coating and keeps the brown sugar mixture from turning grainy.
- Ground cinnamon – Cinnamon is the star here, adding warm flavor to both the glaze and the finishing sugar.
- Fine sea salt – A little salt balances the sweetness and helps bring out the cinnamon, brown sugar, and peanut flavors.
- Vanilla extract – Vanilla rounds out the coating and adds a little extra warmth and sweetness.
- Granulated sugar – This is used for the cinnamon sugar finish that gets sprinkled over the warm snack mix.
- Fine sea salt – Just a small amount keeps the finishing sugar from tasting flat or overly sweet.
How To Make
Okay, let’s put all of these ingredients together and stir up this Cinnamon Toast Pretzel Snack Mix. I’ll take you through the steps below. I’ve also provided a full ingredient list and detailed instructions in the printable recipe card below.
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the pretzels, Chex cereal, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and peanuts to a large mixing bowl. Gently toss to combine.
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- Add the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, cinnamon, and salt to a medium saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the butter is melted and the mixture begins to bubble.
- Let the mixture gently boil for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Immediately pour the warm brown sugar mixture over the pretzel and cereal mixture. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the coating is glossy and the snack mix is lightly toasted.
- While the snack mix is baking, combine the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.
- Remove the snack mix from the oven. While it is still warm, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the top, then gently toss to coat.
- Spread the mixture back into an even layer and let it cool completely. The snack mix will become crispier as it cools.
- Once completely cool, break apart any larger pieces and serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different kind of nut?
Yes. Pecans, walnuts, cashews, or almonds would all work well here. If you use a larger nut such as pecans or walnuts, I’d roughly chop them so you get a little in every handful.
Can I double this recipe?
Yes, but I recommend dividing a double batch between two baking sheets. Crowding everything onto one pan can make it harder for the coating to bake evenly and may leave some areas softer than others.
How should I store Cinnamon Toast Pretzel Snack Mix?
Once it has cooled completely, transfer it to an airtight container and keep it at room temperature. Be sure it is fully cool before sealing the container since trapped warmth can create moisture and soften the mix.
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And that’s a wrap on this Cinnamon Toast Pretzel Snack Mix. Make it for a party, share a few bags with friends, or keep the whole batch for yourself. I certainly won’t judge. Either way, you must give this one a try. If you do, please stop back and leave a comment and a 5-star rating below.
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Cinnamon Toast Pretzel Snack Mix
Ingredients
- 3 cups mini pretzel twists
- 3 cups Rice Chex or Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
- 1 1/2 cups peanuts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cinnamon sugar:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the pretzels, Chex cereal, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and peanuts to a large mixing bowl. Gently toss to combine.
- Add the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, cinnamon, and salt to a medium saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the butter is melted and the mixture begins to bubble.
- Allow the mixture to gently boil for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Immediately pour the warm brown sugar mixture over the pretzel and cereal mixture. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the coating is glossy and the snack mix is lightly toasted.
- While the snack mix is baking, combine the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.
- Remove the snack mix from the oven. While it is still warm, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar* evenly over the top, then gently toss to coat.
- Spread the mixture back into an even layer and allow it to cool completely. The snack mix will become crispier as it cools.
- Once completely cool, break apart any larger pieces and serve.