Holiday Mix Sweet Salty (Printable Version)

Crunchy blend of cereals, pretzels, and candies delivering sweet and salty holiday flavors in every bite.

# 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

# How To Make:

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

# Expert Tips:

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
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