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Sweet & Smoky Party Mix

Sweet & Smoky Party Mix That Will Wow Your Guests

Elevate your gatherings with this Sweet & Smoky Party Mix, a delightful combination of crunchy cereal, salty pretzels, and smoky spices.
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Course: Snacks
Keyword: crunchy snack, customizable snack, easy recipe, party mix, snack, Sweet & Smoky Party Mix
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Calories: 300kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

For the Base

  • 4 cups Cereal (such as Chex or Crispix)
  • 2 cups Pretzel sticks
  • 1 cup Unsalted peanuts

For the Sweet & Smoky Coating

  • 1 cup Butter, melted
  • ¼ cup Brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Honey or corn syrup
  • 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

For a Sweet Twist (Optional)

  • 1 cup Chocolate chips or M&M's to mix in after cooling

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cereal, pretzel sticks, and unsalted peanuts.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, honey (or corn syrup), smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix until smooth.
  • Pour the buttery mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the mixture into an even layer.
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Allow the mix to cool completely on the baking sheet.
  • Once cooled, fold in chocolate chips or M&M's if desired.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Freezing option available for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg