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Ingredients
To create this delightful sweet party mix, gather the following ingredients:
- 4 cups of Chex cereal (corn or rice work best)
- 2 cups of pretzels (mini or traditional)
- 1 cup of mixed nuts (you can choose your favorites like almonds, cashews, or peanuts)
- 1 ½ cups of M&Ms or chocolate candies
- 6 tbsp of unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking soda
Instructions
Making this sweet party mix is easy and quick. Follow the simple steps below:
Start by preheating your oven to 250°F (120°C). This low temperature will ensure the mix gets evenly toasted without burning.
In a large bowl, combine the Chex cereal, pretzels, mixed nuts, and M&Ms. Stir the ingredients together to ensure they are well mixed.
In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes bubbly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the baking soda. The mixture will bubble slightly, creating a fluffy caramel coating for the snack.
Pour the caramel mixture over your dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated. This sticky glaze is what gives the mix its irresistible flavor.
Spread the coated mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure an even coating and perfect toast.
Once baked, remove the sweet party mix from the oven and let it cool on the baking sheet. Once it has cooled down, break it apart into pieces and store it in an airtight container. You’re now ready to enjoy!
Notes
Customizing Your Sweet Party Mix
This recipe is versatile and can be easily customized to suit your preferences. You can try different cereals, nuts, or candy types to make the mix your own. Here are some ideas:
- For a fruity twist, add dried cranberries or raisins to the mix.
- For extra crunch, use different varieties of pretzels like honey mustard or sourdough.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the caramel mixture.
Storage Tips for Your Sweet Party Mix
If you have leftovers (which is rare!), store your sweet party mix in an airtight container at room temperature. It should stay fresh for up to a week. You can also freeze the mix for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snack, Party Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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