Addictive Snack Mix

Get ready to fall in love with this Addictive Snack Mix—a sweet-and-savory treat that’s perfect for parties, game days, or simply satisfying your cravings! This irresistible recipe combines crunchy Rice Chex cereal, pretzels, and honey-roasted peanuts, all coated in a rich homemade caramel sauce that’s baked to golden perfection for a satisfying crunch. To take it over the top, mini chocolate chips and candy-coated chocolate pieces are added for a pop of sweetness and color. Easy to make in just 25 minutes, this make-ahead snack mix stores beautifully, making it an ideal choice for gifting or quick grab-and-go treats. Whether you’re entertaining a crowd or indulging solo, this caramel-coated snack mix will become your new favorite go-to!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 2 cups Pretzel twists
• 1 cup Honey-roasted peanuts
• 1 cup Mini salted pretzel sticks
• 1 stick Butter
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup Candy-coated chocolate pieces (e.g., M&M's)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal, pretzel twists, honey-roasted peanuts, and mini pretzel sticks. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the stick of butter. Stir in the brown sugar and light corn syrup. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently.

Step 4

Once the caramel mixture starts to boil, let it cook for 2 minutes without stirring. Remove it from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will foam slightly—this is normal.

Step 5

Pour the caramel sauce over the snack mix in the large bowl, stirring gently with a spatula to coat everything evenly.

Step 6

Spread the coated snack mix evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the pan from the oven and let the mix cool completely on the baking sheet. As it cools, the caramel will harden and become crisp.

Step 8

Once the mix has cooled completely, transfer it back to the large bowl. Stir in the mini chocolate chips and candy-coated chocolate pieces.

Step 9

Store the snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1202.8 grams (1202.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5333

Total Fat 209.50g	269%
Saturated Fat 83.40g	417%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.70g
Cholesterol 272mg	91%
Sodium 8481mg	369%
Total Carbohydrate 771.80g	281%
Dietary Fiber 39.70g	142%
Total Sugars 268.00g
Protein 93.20g	186%

Vitamin D 445IU	2224%
Calcium 1106mg	85%
Iron 75mg	414%
Potassium 2081mg	44%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.3%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 57.8%