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Million Dollar Snack Mix

A sweet and salty oven-baked snack mix with cereal, pretzels, nuts, and a rich buttery glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Snack Mix
  • 4 cups square cereal
  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup roasted almonds
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine cereal, pretzels, peanuts, and almonds in a large bowl.
  3. Melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan, simmering briefly until smooth.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
  5. Pour butter mixture over snack mix and gently toss to coat.
  6. Spread evenly on baking sheet and bake 45–60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  7. Cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

Cool completely for maximum crunch.