1-Preheat your oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350º F and lining your baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup. This method ensures even baking and helps achieve that golden brown perfection.

2-Mix the cereals and cinnamon sugar: In a large bowl, mix the 4 cups rice Chex cereal and 4 cups corn Chex cereal together for a solid base. In another bowl, combine the sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon to make your cinnamon sugar topping.

3-Prepare the syrup mixture: Next, in a saucepan over medium heat, bring the 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, and 1/4 cup light corn syrup to a boil, stirring constantly for about 1 minute until it’s smooth and bubbly.

4-Stir in baking soda and coat cereals: Once it reaches a boil, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, which will make the mixture foam slightly and coat the cereals better. Pour this warm mixture over the cereals in the large bowl and toss everything gently to ensure every piece is evenly coated. Spread the mixture out on your prepared baking sheets, sprinkle it with the cinnamon sugar blend, and pop it into the oven.

5-Bake and finish: Bake for 6 minutes, then flip the mixture for even crisping, and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes until it’s golden brown. Let it cool completely on the sheets before breaking it into pieces, which makes it easy to store or serve right away. With a preparation time of about 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for larger batches, perfect for sharing with busy parents or college students.