Best Joels Cereal Snack Mix Recipes

"CRACK SNACK" 4-INGREDIENT SNACK MIX

The ultimate crowd-pleasing party food, this "Crack Snack" is a 4-ingredient sweet and salty snack mix recipe that earned its name for a reason!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Time 21m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 (12 ounce) box Crispix cereal ((about 12 cups))
1 ½ cups chopped pecans ((6 ounces))

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an extra large baking sheet (or two smaller baking sheets) with foil and spray with cooking spray.
Spread cereal and pecans on prepared baking sheets. Set aside.
Mix butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
Boil for two minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour caramel mixture over cereal and nuts; toss to coat.
Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven, stir, and bake for an additional 8 minutes.
Allow to cool, breaking apart any large clumps with a wooden spoon or spatula.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 357.5 kcal, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Cholesterol 35.4 mg, Sodium 279.7 mg, Fiber 1.3 g, Sugar 18.9 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g

CEREAL SNACK MIX

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"I grew up with this mix, and now my husband and kids eat it up until it's gone." Easy to throw together and even easier to enjoy, this tasty snack will disappear fast. Becky Larson - Duluth, MN

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 3-1/4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

9 cups Crispix
1 cup Cheerios
1 cup Bugles
1 cup pretzel sticks
1 cup salted peanuts
2/3 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons celery salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over cereal mixture; toss to coat., Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 250° for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CARAMEL CEREAL SNACK MIX

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I like to share this sweet snack with neighbors, friends and co-workers. My husband gets upset if I don't leave enough at home for him! -Carol Merkel, Yorkville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 14 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 cups Corn Pops
1 cup salted peanuts
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

Preheat oven to 250°. In a large bowl, combine cereal and peanuts; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam). Immediately pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat., Spread into two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.