Nutty Crunch Snack Mix Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cereals, graham crackers and pretzels. In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat. Spread into two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. , Bake at 275° for 10 minutes. Stir; bake 10 minutes longer. Store in an airtight container.

Steps:

• In medium bowl, measure mini wheats, pretzels, and peanuts; set aside.
• In a large microwave safe bowl, heat margarine, corn syrup, and peanut butter on HIGH for 30 seconds.
• Stir until smooth.
• Add cereal mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
• Microwave on HIGH a total of 5 minutes, stirring well after 2 and 4 minutes
• (use caution, mixture will be hot).
• Remove cereal mixture from microwave and mix in raisins (use caution, mixture will be hot).
• Spread on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
• When completely cool, store in airtight container.
• Variations:
• PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY: Prepare as above through step 3.
• Remove from microwave and stir in raisins.
• Sprinkle 1 tbsp dry regular strawberry gelatin over hot cereal mixture, tossing gently.
• Spread on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
• When completely cooled store in airtight container.
• TROPICAL FRUIT: Prepare as above through step 3, adding 2 tbsp sesame seeds with cereal.
• Remove from microwave.
• Omit raisins and stir in 1 package (7 oz) dried tropical fruit medley chopped fruit.
• Spread on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
• When completely cooled, store in airtight container.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix cereal and pretzels.
• In 1-quart saucepan, heat peanut butter and butter to boiling, stirring occasionally; pour over cereal mixture. Toss until evenly coated. Spread in ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
• Bake 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in peanuts. Spread on waxed paper to cool, about 1 hour.
• Stir in banana chips and raisins. Store in airtight container.

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt over medium heat for 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly., In a large heat-proof bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour hot syrup over cereal mixture; stir until well coated. Spread into greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 30 minutes or until crisp, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack until slightly firm.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Spray a large roasting pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a medium-size microwave safe bowl, mix butter, white corn syrup and brown sugar. Place the mixture in the microwave and cook 2 minutes, or until butter melts.
• Place the cereal, pecans and almonds into the prepared roasting pan. Pour the melted butter mixture over the cereal and nuts and mix gently until the cereal and nuts are coated.
• Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
• As the snack mix is cooling, be sure to continue to stir so that the mix will not harden in one big lump.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cereal, pretzels and pecans; set aside. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in honey until well blended. Pour over cereal mixture and stir to coat. Spread into two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until mixture is lightly glazed, stirring occasionally. Cool in pan for 3 minutes; remove from pan and spread on waxed paper to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Steps:

• 1. In medium bowl, measure KELLOGG'S MINI-WHEATS Frosted Bite Size cereal, pretzels and peanuts. Set aside.2. In large microwave-safe bowl, heat margarine, corn syrup and peanut butter on HIGH for 30 seconds. Stir until smooth. Add cereal mixture and toss gently until evenly coated. 3. Microwave on HIGH a total of 5 minutes, stirring well after 2 and 4 minutes. Use caution, mixture will be hot.4. Remove cereal mixture from microwave and mix in raisins. (Use caution, mixture will be hot.) Spread on waxed paper lined baking sheet. When completely cool, store in airtight container.Microwave cooking times may vary.VARIATIONS: Peanut Butter & Jelly - Prepare as above through step 3. Remove from microwave and stir in raisins. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon dry regular strawberry flavored gelatin over hot cereal mixture, tossing gently. (Use caution, mixture will be hot.) Spread on waxed paper lined baking sheet. When completely cool, store in airtight container.Chocolate-Marshmallow - Prepare as above through step 3. Remove from microwave. Stir in raisins, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels and 1 cup miniature marshmallows, mixing until chocolate is partially melted. Spread on waxed paper lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm. Break into bite size pieces and place in airtight container. Store in refrigerator. Tropical Fruit - Prepare as above through step 3, adding 2 tablespoons sesame seeds with cereal. Remove from microwave. Stir in 1 package (7 oz.) dried tropical medley chopped fruit. (Use caution, mixture will be hot.) Spread on waxed paper lined baking sheet. When completely cool, store in airtight container.CONVENTIONAL METHOD: In a medium bowl, combine cereal, pretzels and peanuts. In a medium saucepan, heat margarine, corn syrup and peanut butter until margarine is melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. Pour over cereal mixture and toss gently until evenly coated. Transfer mixture to 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350: F about 12 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring after 4 and 10 minutes baking. Use caution, mixture will be hot. Spread on waxed paper lined baking sheet. When completely cool, store in airtight container.

Steps:

• Place the popcorn and nuts in a lightly greased 5-qt. Dutch oven. Bake at 250° for 20 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and butter; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage). , Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and cinnamon. Pour a small amount at a time over popcorn mixture, stirring constantly until the mixture is well coated. , Immediately spread on greased baking sheets. Cool; break into pieces. Store in airtight containers.

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix all ingredients.
• Store in covered container up to 1 month.