Crispy Glazed Corn Cereal Snack Mix
Get ready to elevate your snacking game with this irresistible Crispy Glazed Corn Cereal Snack Mix! Perfectly balancing salty, sweet, and crunchy, this homemade treat combines crispy corn cereal squares, mini pretzels, and optional mixed nuts for a textural delight. Coated in a rich, buttery caramel glaze made with brown sugar, light corn syrup, and a touch of vanilla, this snack mix is baked to golden perfection for that ideal crunch in every bite. Easy to make and perfect for parties, movie nights, or gifting, this crowd-pleaser comes together with just 10 minutes of prep and minimal effort. Serve it fresh or store it in an airtight container for up to a week—if it lasts that long! Trust us, this is the only caramelized snack mix recipe you'll ever need.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups corn cereal squares (e.g., Chex)
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup mixed nuts (optional, unsalted or lightly salted)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 0.25 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn cereal squares, mini pretzels, and mixed nuts (if using). Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the brown sugar and corn syrup. Stir consistently until the mixture comes to a boil.
Let the mixture boil for 1 minute without stirring, then remove the saucepan from heat.
Stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will foam slightly—this is normal and helps coat the snack mix evenly.
Immediately pour the hot glaze over the cereal, pretzels, and nuts. Use a spatula to gently toss and coat everything evenly.
Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating and prevent burning.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven, and let the snack mix cool completely at room temperature. The mixture will become crisp as it cools.
Once cooled, break the snack mix into pieces and serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.0 g | 218% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.0 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 7144 mg | 311% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 706.9 g | 257% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 274.9 g | ||
| Protein | 56.8 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.0 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 1130 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 45.3 mg | 252% | |
| Potassium | 1723 mg | 37% | |
*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.
