Christmas Nuts N Bolts Snack
Perfect for festive gatherings, this Christmas Nuts N Bolts Snack is a savory, crunchy treat that’s sure to be a holiday favorite! Packed with a medley of Chex cereal, Cheerios, pretzel sticks, and mixed nuts, each bite delivers a satisfying mix of textures. A buttery, spiced coating featuring Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and paprika ties it all together, creating a flavor explosion that’s both salty and slightly smoky. Baked low and slow for just the right crunch, this easy-to-make snack mix is ideal for holiday parties, game nights, or gifting in decorative tins. Ready in just over an hour and made in large batches, it’s the ultimate Christmas snack mix for sharing or nibbling by the fire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Chex cereal (corn, rice, or wheat)
- 2 cups Cheerios cereal
- 2 cups Pretzel sticks
- 2 cups Mixed nuts
- 1 cup Butter
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine Chex cereal, Cheerios, pretzel sticks, and mixed nuts. Toss them together to ensure an even mix.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
Once the butter is completely melted, stir in Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix until the seasonings are fully dissolved and well combined.
Slowly pour the butter mixture over the cereal mixture, stirring as you go to coat everything evenly.
Divide the coated mixture onto two large baking sheets, spreading it out in an even layer to ensure even baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent sticking and ensure a uniform golden brown color.
After baking, remove from the oven and let the snack mix cool completely on the baking sheets.
Once cooled, transfer the snack mix into an airtight container or decorative tins if gifting. Store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 356.4 g | 457% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.1 g | 626% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 44.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 526 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 17318 mg | 753% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 816.9 g | 297% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 59.6 g | 213% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.8 g | ||
| Protein | 124.4 g | 249% | |
| Vitamin D | 15.6 mcg | 78% | |
| Calcium | 2378 mg | 183% | |
| Iron | 106.7 mg | 593% | |
| Potassium | 3896 mg | 83% | |
*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.
