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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal, pretzel twists, honey-roasted peanuts, and mini pretzel sticks. Set aside.
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.
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.
Pour the caramel sauce over the snack mix in the large bowl, stirring gently with a spatula to coat everything evenly.
Spread the coated snack mix evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
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.
Once the mix has cooled completely, transfer it back to the large bowl. Stir in the mini chocolate chips and candy-coated chocolate pieces.
Store the snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5333 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 209.5 g | 269% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.4 g | 417% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 8481 mg | 369% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 771.8 g | 281% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.7 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 268.0 g | ||
| Protein | 93.2 g | 186% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.1 mcg | 56% | |
| Calcium | 1106 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 74.5 mg | 414% | |
| Potassium | 2081 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
