Holiday Mix Snack (Print Version)

A crunchy blend of cereals, pretzels, and festive candies with a sweet and savory coating.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cereals

01 - 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
02 - 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
03 - 2 cups Wheat Chex cereal

→ Savory Additions

04 - 1 cup mini pretzels
05 - 1 cup roasted peanuts (optional, substitute with pumpkin seeds for nut-free)

→ Sweet Additions

06 - 1 cup red and green chocolate candies (e.g., M&Ms)
07 - 1 cup white chocolate chips

→ Coating

08 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
11 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
13 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, mini pretzels, and roasted peanuts.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, light brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and kosher salt until fully blended.
04 - Pour the butter mixture evenly over the dry ingredients, tossing gently to ensure thorough coating.
05 - Spread the coated mixture in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
06 - Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to promote even toasting.
07 - Allow the mix to cool completely, then fold in red and green chocolate candies along with white chocolate chips.
08 - Transfer to a festive bowl cluster for an appealing holiday presentation.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • For a nut-free version substitute nuts with additional pretzels or seeds
  • Add dried cranberries for an extra festive touch
03 -
  • Use parchment paper to avoid sticking and easy cleanup
  • Stir every 15 minutes while baking for even toasting
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