This Maple Pumpkin Spice Snack Mix takes the familiar comfort of Chex mix and gives it an elegant fall twist.
A warm blend of maple, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice lightly coats crunchy cereal, nuts, and pretzels for a sweet-savory mix that feels both cozy and sophisticated.
Perfect for entertaining, this make-ahead snack pairs beautifully with an Old Fashioned or any fall cocktail at your happy hour gathering.
Original inspiration and many mix-in ideas from Molly Brown at Molly’s Home Guide . All credit to her for the base “Maple Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix” concept — this version adapts the mix-in options and technique to make a snack mix that works for happy-hour finger food.
Maple Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix
Ingredients
Snack Mix
Coating
Instructions
Combine the Dry Ingredients
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- Set slow cooker on low.
- Add cereal squares, dried fruit, nuts, pretzel twists, and graham cracker pieces to the large slow cooker.
- Gently mix until evenly combined.
Prepare the Coating
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- Melt the butter in a medium glass bowl.
- Whisk together melted butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, spices, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Slowly drizzle the spiced mixture over the dry ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Stir carefully until everything is evenly coated.
Slow-Cook the Snack Mix
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- Cover and cook on high for about 2 1/2 hours, stirring every 15–20 minutes.
- Continue until the mixture is mostly dry and lightly sticky.
Cool and Store
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- Spread the mix on a baking sheet to cool completely.
- Once dry, transfer to an airtight container.
- Can be stored in a cool dry location for about 2 weeks
Note
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