Watkins Chex Maple Party Mix Recipes

Steps:

• Melt butter or margarine in a large microwavable bowl big enough to hold all of the cereal& nuts later (about 2 quarts)- don't put the cereal& nuts in yet, though.
• If your microwave is very small, you may need to make half batches.
• Once melted, quickly whisk in brown sugar and maple extract.
• Stir in the cereal and the nuts until coated and return bowl to microwave and cook on HIGH heat 4-5 minutes, stirring after every minute.
• Spread out mix onto cookie sheets lined with wax paper and let cool.
• Break apart and store in an airtight container.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
• Dump the corn, wheat and rice cereal into a large mixing bowl. Add the pretzel sticks and nuts.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, add the butter, Worcestershire, seasoned salt, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, hot sauce and garlic and microwave until the butter is melted. Stir together and toss into the cereal mixture, stirring as you go.
• Transfer the mixture to 1 or 2 baking sheets and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Let cool and store in an airtight container.
• Grab a handful every 40 minutes. Eat. Spoil your appetite.

Steps:

• In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, almonds and cranberries.
• In 4-cup glass measuring cup, mix corn syrup and maple syrup. Microwave uncovered on High about 1 minute or until boiling; stir in maple flavoring. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
• Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 4 minutes or until cereal begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper. Cool. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in airtight container.

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the cereals and hazelnuts; set aside. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the syrup, butter, brown sugar, salt and nutmeg. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir until blended. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat., Microwave on high for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring after each minute. Stir in cranberries. Spread onto waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250°. In a large bowl, combine cereals, pretzels and pecans. , In a small microwave-safe dish, combine maple syrup and butter. Cover and microwave on high 45 seconds or until butter is melted. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat., Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200.
• Melt butter in large roasting pan. Stir in brown sugar & maple extract. Stir in nuts until well coated, stir in pretzels until coated. Gradually stir in cereal, add oyster crackers, stirring until evenly coated.
• Bake 40-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool. Break apart if needed. Store in airtight container.