This sweet, salty, caramel snack mix recipe was given to me several years ago by a coworker. I make it for parties, game nights, and, of course, Game Days.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
210 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Mix brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup together in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until bubbling, 3 1/2 minutes. Stir and microwave for 2 more minutes. Stir baking soda and vanilla extract into brown sugar mixture.
Step 2
Fold cereal squares, pretzel sticks, and peanuts into brown sugar mixture until well coated. Microwave for 2 minutes. Stir and microwave again for 1 minute; stir well. Spread mixture onto waxed paper and cool completely; break into small pieces.
Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups pretzel sticks
1 ½ cups peanuts
¼ cup white corn syrup
6 cups crispy wheat cereal squares (such as Wheat Chex®)
