Harvest Party Mix
Get ready to elevate your festive gatherings with this irresistible Harvest Party Mix, the ultimate fall-inspired snack for sharing! Combining the crunch of Rice Chex and Corn Chex cereals, savory mini pretzel twists, and roasted peanuts with the sweetness of candy corn and candy-coated chocolates, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. A luscious buttery glaze infused with warm autumn spices—like cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice—ties it all together, creating a snack mix that’s toasted to golden perfection in the oven. Ideal for holiday parties, cozy movie nights, or packaging up as homemade gifts, this easy-to-make treat will delight guests and family alike. Whip up a batch in just under an hour, and enjoy the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack that perfectly captures the spirit of fall!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 4 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups Mini pretzel twists
- 1 cup Salted roasted peanuts
- 1 cup Candy-coated chocolate pieces (e.g., M&M's)
- 1 cup Candy corn
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons Light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
In a very large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, mini pretzel twists, and salted roasted peanuts. Toss to mix evenly.
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Once melted, stir in the Worcestershire sauce, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Whisk until the mixture is fully combined and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour the butter mixture over the cereal mixture in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together with a silicone spatula or large spoon until the cereal and pretzels are evenly coated.
Spread the coated mixture in an even layer onto two large, rimmed baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the mixture cool completely on the trays for about 20 minutes. The mix will crisp up as it cools.
Once cooled, transfer the mix back into the large mixing bowl. Add the candy-coated chocolate pieces and candy corn. Gently toss to combine.
Store the Harvest Party Mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or portion it into gift bags for festive sharing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.9 g | 265% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.0 g | 420% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 198 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 8930 mg | 388% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 925.0 g | 336% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.1 g | 158% | |
| Total Sugars | 412.7 g | ||
| Protein | 94.7 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.0 mcg | 80% | |
| Calcium | 1698 mg | 131% | |
| Iron | 81.7 mg | 454% | |
| Potassium | 2579 mg | 55% | |
*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.
