Joel's Cereal Snack Mix
Looking for the ultimate sweet and salty snack? Joel's Cereal Snack Mix is a mouthwatering medley of crispy rice and corn cereal squares, crunchy mini pretzels, and roasted peanuts, all coated in a rich, buttery caramel glaze. Perfect for parties, road trips, or an indulgent afternoon treat, this foolproof recipe comes together in just 20 minutes of prep and cook time. The magic lies in the homemade caramel sauce, infused with vanilla and a pinch of salt to achieve that irresistible balance of flavors. Once cooled, the mix transforms into perfectly clustered bites that are deliciously crunchy and satisfying. Easy to make and even easier to devour, this snack mix is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice cereal squares (e.g., Chex)
- 3 cups Corn cereal squares (e.g., Chex)
- 2 cups Mini pretzel twists
- 1 cup Salted peanuts
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Packed brown sugar
- 1 quarter cup Light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice cereal squares, corn cereal squares, mini pretzel twists, and salted peanuts. Toss to mix evenly.
Step 3
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Step 4
Stir in the packed brown sugar, light corn syrup, and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.
Step 5
Once boiling, allow the mixture to cook without stirring for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 6
Immediately pour the caramel mixture over the cereal mix in the bowl. Use a spatula to gently toss and coat all ingredients evenly.
Step 7
Spread the coated cereal mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
Step 8
Let the mix cool completely at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes, allowing the caramel coating to set.
Step 9
Once cooled, break into clusters and serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1232.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5313.1 |
| Total Fat 183.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 68.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 22.3g | |
| Cholesterol 248mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8528.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 841.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 314.5g | |
| Protein 85.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 480.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1850.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 95.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2167.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories