Addictive Snack Mix
Get ready to fall in love with this Addictive Snack Mix—a sweet-and-savory treat that’s perfect for parties, game days, or simply satisfying your cravings! This irresistible recipe combines crunchy Rice Chex cereal, pretzels, and honey-roasted peanuts, all coated in a rich homemade caramel sauce that’s baked to golden perfection for a satisfying crunch. To take it over the top, mini chocolate chips and candy-coated chocolate pieces are added for a pop of sweetness and color. Easy to make in just 25 minutes, this make-ahead snack mix stores beautifully, making it an ideal choice for gifting or quick grab-and-go treats. Whether you’re entertaining a crowd or indulging solo, this caramel-coated snack mix will become your new favorite go-to!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups Pretzel twists
- 1 cup Honey-roasted peanuts
- 1 cup Mini salted pretzel sticks
- 1 stick Butter
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Candy-coated chocolate pieces (e.g., M&M's)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal, pretzel twists, honey-roasted peanuts, and mini pretzel sticks. Set aside.
Step 3
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the stick of butter. Stir in the brown sugar and light corn syrup. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently.
Step 4
Once the caramel mixture starts to boil, let it cook for 2 minutes without stirring. Remove it from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will foam slightly—this is normal.
Step 5
Pour the caramel sauce over the snack mix in the large bowl, stirring gently with a spatula to coat everything evenly.
Step 6
Spread the coated snack mix evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Step 7
Remove the pan from the oven and let the mix cool completely on the baking sheet. As it cools, the caramel will harden and become crisp.
Step 8
Once the mix has cooled completely, transfer it back to the large bowl. Stir in the mini chocolate chips and candy-coated chocolate pieces.
Step 9
Store the snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1202.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5332.9 |
| Total Fat 209.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 83.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 16.7g | |
| Cholesterol 271.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8480.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 771.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 39.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 268.0g | |
| Protein 93.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 444.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1106.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 74.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2081.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories