Sweet Nuts and Bolts
Get ready to satisfy your sweet and salty cravings with this irresistible Sweet Nuts and Bolts recipe! This classic snack mix combines crunchy Rice Chex and Corn Chex cereals, mini pretzel twists, and salted peanuts, all coated in a rich, buttery caramel glaze. With just a handful of pantry staples like brown sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla, this easy-to-make treat is baked to golden perfection for an addictive finish. Perfect for holiday gifting, game day gatherings, or snacking on the go, this recipe takes only 15 minutes to prep and delivers a deliciously crave-worthy crunch in every bite. Whip up a batch today and enjoy a treat that's as versatile as it is delicious!
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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 peanuts
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal, Corn Chex cereal, mini pretzel twists, and salted peanuts. Stir gently to evenly distribute.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
Allow the mixture to boil for 2 minutes without stirring. Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up slightly—this is normal.
Pour the caramel mixture over the cereal mixture in the large bowl. Using a spatula, gently toss until all of the dry ingredients are well coated.
Divide the coated mixture between two large baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mats, spreading it out into an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating and baking.
Remove from the oven and allow the mixture to cool completely on the baking sheets. Once cooled, break into smaller clusters if necessary.
Store the Sweet Nuts and Bolts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 194.8 g | 250% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.1 g | 510% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 526 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 9217 mg | 401% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 767.6 g | 279% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 296.7 g | ||
| Protein | 43.2 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.9 mcg | 84% | |
| Calcium | 1516 mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 75.6 mg | 420% | |
| Potassium | 975 mg | 21% | |
*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.
