FAVORITE SNACK MIX

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For a great change of pace from the usual mix, try this recipe from Carol Allen, field editor at McLeansboro, Illinois. "It's almost impossible to stop eating this sweet and salty snack."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 25m

Yield about 14 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 cups Crispix
1 can (10 ounces) mixed nuts
1 package (10 ounces) pretzel sticks
3/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cereal, nuts and pretzels. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add brown sugar; cook and stir until dissolved. Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat. , Place a third on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 8 minutes; stir and bake for 6 minutes more. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Repeat with remaining mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 640mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.