Sweet Snack Mix Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, cereal and peanuts. In a microwave, melt coating and peanut butter, stirring occasionally. , Pour over popcorn mixture; stir to coat. Spread evenly on waxed paper. Allow to set for at least 2 hours. Store in an airtight container.

Steps:

• Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Toss the cereal, pretzels and cookies in a large bowl. Combine the white chocolate chips, butter, lemon curd and lemon zest and juice in a medium bowl. Microwave at 50 percent power in 15-second intervals, stirring, until melted, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes; whisk until smooth.
• Pour the white chocolate mixture over the snack mix; toss to coat. Sprinkle with 1 cup confectioners' sugar and the powdered gelatin and toss again. Spread on the prepared baking sheets and let dry, 30 minutes. Toss with the remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Divide among cellophane bags.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 250°F. In ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, mix pretzels, cereals and nuts.
• In small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce until blended. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring to coat.
• Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on paper towels; cool about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine popcorn, cereal and peanuts.
• In the top of a double boiler over simmering water, melt coating and peanut butter,.
• stirring occasionally. (I actually combine the coating and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes, stir, microwave for another 1 1/2 - 2 minutes, stir.
• Pour over popcorn mixture; stir to coat. Spread evenly on waxed paper.
• Allow to set for at least 2 hours.
• Store in an airtight container.
• Yield: 5-6 quarts.
• **Note** White candy coating is found in the baking section of most grocery stores. It is sometimes labeled "almond bark" or "candy coating" and is often sold in bulk packages of 1 to 1-1/2 pounds.

Steps:

• Combine Crispix, pretzels, peanuts and almonds in a large bowl and set aside.
• Cook brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.
• Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture, stirring to coat well. Spread evenly onto a lightly greased aluminum foil lined jelly roll pan (15x10 inches).
• Bake at 325ºF for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring twice. Spread immediately onto parchment paper or wax paper. Let stand to cool completely, separating mixture into individual pieces as it cools. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in Bugles. Store in an airtight container.

Steps:

• Place cereal, pecans, almonds, cashews, coconut, and raisins in a large brown paper bag or large microwave-safe bowl and stir or shake to mix.
• Melt 1 stick plus 3 tablespoons butter, brown sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour over the cereal mixture and stir to coat.
• Microwave on high in three 90-second intervals, stirring between intervals, 4 1/2 minutes total. Spread out to cool before breaking apart.