TURTLE SNACK MIX

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A decadent turtle sundae I had at a restaurant inspired this sweet-salty snack mix. Just try to stop at one handful! -Priscilla Yee, Concord, CA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 3-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (14-1/4 ounces) Chocolate Chex
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup Kraft caramel bits
1 cup miniature pretzels

Steps:

In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix cereal and pecans. In a 2-cup glass measuring cup, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt; microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until smooth, stirring once., Whisk in baking soda. Pour over cereal mixture, toss to coat. Microwave, uncovered, on high 3 minutes, stirring every minute., Spread onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet; immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips and caramel bits (do not stir). Refrigerate until chocolate is set. Break into pieces. Stir in pretzels. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.