Recipe: Chex Pumpkin Pie Crunch (microwave)

CHEX PUMPKIN PIE CRUNCH

1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 cup butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups Cinnamon Chex cereal
2 cups Wheat Chex cereal
2 cups Honey Nut Chex cereal
8 ounces pecans

In small bowl, mix brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice; set aside.

In small microwave-safe dish, microwave butter on High about 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in vanilla.

In large microwavable bowl, mix all cereals and pecans. Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly distributed. Add sugar and spice mixture and stir until coated. 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.

Makes 16 servings (1/2 cup each)
Source: Stacy K., Thatcher, AZ. - finalist in the Chex Party Mix Recipe Contest, 2009