Holiday Mix Snack Blend (Print)

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

# What You Need:

→ 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 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt

# Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 250°F.
02 - In a large bowl, mix Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, mini pretzels, and roasted peanuts.
03 - Whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and kosher salt in a separate bowl.
04 - Pour butter mixture over the dry ingredients and toss gently to ensure even coating.
05 - Spread coated mixture evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to toast evenly.
07 - Allow mixture to cool completely, then fold in red and green chocolate candies along with white chocolate chips.
08 - Present in a festive red and green bowl cluster to celebrate the holidays.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Crunchy sweet and salty combination
  • Festive holiday presentation
02 -
  • For a nut-free version, substitute nuts with additional pretzels or seeds
  • Add dried cranberries for an extra festive touch
03 -
  • Stir every 15 minutes while baking to ensure even toasting
  • Use parchment paper on baking sheet for easy cleanup
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