Description
A comforting and versatile snack mix that combines various crunchy elements for a delightful treat, perfect for cozy gatherings or lazy afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Corn or Rice Chex
- 2 cups Wheat Chex or plain Chex
- 2 cups mini pretzels or pretzel twists
- 1 cup cocktail peanuts or mixed nuts
- 1 cup cheese crackers (like Goldfish or cheddar bites)
- 1 cup bagel chips or seasoned snack crackers (optional)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- A pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (to finish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the Chex cereals, pretzels, peanuts (or mixed nuts), cheese crackers, and bagel chips if using.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Whisk in the brown sugar until dissolved, then add the corn syrup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper if desired; stir until glossy and warm.
- Pour the warm butter-sugar mixture over the cereal and snacks, folding gently with a spatula until evenly coated.
- Spread the coated mix in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring gently every 15 minutes to redistribute and dry the coating.
- Remove from the oven and taste; sprinkle with flaky sea salt while still warm if preferred.
- Let cool completely on the sheet, stirring once as it cools to break any large clumps.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Feel free to swap in your favorite snacks or use what you already have in your pantry. This recipe is adaptable for various tastes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg