Description

This Sweet and Salty Fall Snack Mix is a delightful combination of crunchy cereals, savory pretzels, and cheesy crackers, all coated in a buttery maple syrup glaze and balanced with sweet marshmallows, candy corn, and peanut butter candy pieces. Perfect for cozy autumn snacking or festive gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe offers a satisfying mix of textures and flavors that capture the essence of fall.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

3 cups peanut butter corn cereal squares (Peanut Butter Chex Cereal)
2 cups wheat cereal squares (Wheat Chex Cereal)
2 cups bite-size pretzels
2 cups cheddar cheese crackers (Cheez-its)
2 cups honey nut o’s cereal (Honey Nut Cheerios)

Wet Ingredients and Seasonings

2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Add-ins

2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup candy corn
1 cup peanut butter candy pieces (Reese’s Pieces)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C) to prepare for baking the snack mix.
Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set them aside for the snack mix.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss together the peanut butter corn cereal squares, wheat cereal squares, bite-size pretzels, cheddar cheese crackers, and honey nut o’s cereal until evenly mixed.
Make Coating Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, packed light brown sugar, maple syrup, kosher salt, and cinnamon until smooth and well combined.
Coat Snack Mix: Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the cereal and pretzel mix and stir thoroughly to ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the glaze.
Spread on Baking Sheets: Evenly spread the coated snack mix onto the prepared baking sheets in a single layer for uniform baking.
Bake: Bake the mixture in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until it starts to turn a golden brown color, stirring every 10 minutes to promote even baking and prevent burning.
Cool: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the snack mix to cool completely, which helps it set and become crisp.
Add Sweet Mix-ins: Once cooled, gently stir in the mini marshmallows, candy corn, and peanut butter candy pieces to incorporate the sweet elements without melting them.
Serve or Store: Enjoy the snack mix immediately or store it in an airtight container like Ball® Storage Latch Jars or Ball® Stack & Store Jars for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.

Notes

Ensure the snack mix is completely cooled before adding marshmallows and candy to prevent melting.
Stirring every 10 minutes during baking helps prevent the mix from burning and ensures even crispness.
This mix can be customized by adding nuts or other favorite snack pieces.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week for best texture and flavor.
The recipe is ideal for fall-themed parties or as a holiday gift snack.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 260
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 20mg