Sweet Nuts and Bolts
Get ready to satisfy your sweet and salty cravings with this irresistible Sweet Nuts and Bolts recipe! This classic snack mix combines crunchy Rice Chex and Corn Chex cereals, mini pretzel twists, and salted peanuts, all coated in a rich, buttery caramel glaze. With just a handful of pantry staples like brown sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla, this easy-to-make treat is baked to golden perfection for an addictive finish. Perfect for holiday gifting, game day gatherings, or snacking on the go, this recipe takes only 15 minutes to prep and delivers a deliciously crave-worthy crunch in every bite. Whip up a batch today and enjoy a treat that's as versatile as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 4 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups Mini pretzel twists
- 1 cup Salted peanuts
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal, Corn Chex cereal, mini pretzel twists, and salted peanuts. Stir gently to evenly distribute.
Step 3
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
Step 4
Allow the mixture to boil for 2 minutes without stirring. Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up slightly—this is normal.
Step 5
Pour the caramel mixture over the cereal mixture in the large bowl. Using a spatula, gently toss until all of the dry ingredients are well coated.
Step 6
Divide the coated mixture between two large baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mats, spreading it out into an even layer.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating and baking.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and allow the mixture to cool completely on the baking sheets. Once cooled, break into smaller clusters if necessary.
Step 9
Store the Sweet Nuts and Bolts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1166.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5060.1 |
| Total Fat 194.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 102.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g | |
| Cholesterol 526.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9216.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 767.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 296.7g | |
| Protein 43.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 675.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1515.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 75.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 975.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories