Sweet 'n Salty Snack Mix
Sweet 'n Salty Snack Mix
This snack mix recipe is both sweet and salty! The praline-like coating bakes on to the salty nuts and crisp cereal for an irresistible combination.
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15 min
Prep Time
1 hr
Total Time
10
cups Ingredients
4 cups regular-flavor cone-shaped baked corn snacks or corn chips
4 cups bite-sized square crispy rice cereal
1 cup small salted pretzel twists
1 cup pecan halves
34 cup firmly packed brown sugar
12 cup Land O Lakes® Butter
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
12 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 teaspoon baking soda
1 12 cups (10 ounces) candy-coated chocolate pieces
How to make
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STEP 1
Heat oven to 375°F. Spray large roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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STEP 2
Combine corn snacks, cereal, pretzels and pecans in prepared pan; set aside.
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STEP 3
Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt in 2-quart heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a full boil. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour syrup mixture over cereal mixture in pan; toss to coat.
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STEP 4
Bake 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, or until coating is set. Remove from oven; stir.
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STEP 5
Spread mixture onto waxed paper. Cool completely; stir in chocolate pieces. Break into pieces.
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STEP 6
Store in container with tight-fitting lid up to 1 week.
Tip #1
Peanuts, cashews or walnuts can be substituted for pecan halves.
Tip #2
Use holiday colored candy-coated chocolate pieces for a festive flair.
250 Calories
12 Fat (g)
15 Cholesterol (mg)
290 Sodium (mg)
24 Carbohydrates (g)
0 Dietary Fiber
2 Protein (g)
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