Salty, sweet, and spicyyou cant eat just one handful.

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

In my house, it is simply not the holidays without Chex Mix.

She made the recipe on the box, and it was always delicious.

Sweet and spicy chex mix in a bowl at a table setting with two glasses of beer and a yellow kitchen towel

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

Since I started making my own Chex Mix many moons ago, Ive tried lots of variations.

I regularly swap out the mix-ins, although I have my favorite combinations.

Ive added hot sauce, various spices, browned the butter, and more.

Sweet and spicy chex mix in a bowl at a table setting with two glasses of beer and a yellow kitchen towel

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

And I think Ive arrived at my favorite combo yet: sriracha hot sauce and honey.

Its a truly magical flavor combination when applied to Chex Mix.

A little soy sauce adds some savory saltiness, and butter makes everything better (and crispy).

Close-up: sweet and spicy chex mix

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

The flavor of this snack mix sneaks up on you a bit.

Its not too spicy, making it a total crowd-pleaser.

Recipe Variations

Its easy to change up this recipe to suit your tastes.

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If using smaller mix-ins (mini pretzels, goldfish crackers), go with the smaller amount.

Add the butter to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, just so it starts to melt.

Add the honey, sriracha, and soy sauce and stir.

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Microwave in 10-second intervals, stirring each time, just until melted and combined.

Stir the sauce and drizzle half of it over the Chex mixture.

Use a rubber spatula or large wooden spoon to toss, coating with the sauce.

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Drizzle the rest of the sauce over the mixture and toss, until everything is evenly coated.

Dump the mixture out into a large roasting pan or divide it between two rimmed half-sheet pans.

Spread out as best you’re free to.

Sweet and spicy chex mix in a bowl at a table setting with two glasses of beer and a yellow kitchen towel

Bake for 20 minutes, then stir and spread the mixture back out.

The mix should be fragrant and lightly toasty.

It will continue to crisp up as it cools.

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Let cool before serving or storing.

The Chex mix will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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