Description
A quick and easy snack mix combining sweet and salty flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cereal (such as Chex or pretzels)
- 2 cups nuts (peanuts, almonds, or cashews)
- 1 cup mini pretzels
- 1 cup chocolate chips or M&Ms
- 6 tbsp butter, melted
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
- In a large bowl, mix cereal, nuts, and pretzels.
- In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
- Pour butter mixture over dry ingredients and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread mixture on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Let cool, then mix in chocolate chips or M&Ms.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Swap ingredients based on preference—try dried fruit or different nuts.
- Adjust sweetness by increasing or reducing sugar.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: holiday snack mix, sweet and salty snack, party mix, easy holiday recipe