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Santa’s Sweet & Spicy Snack Mix

★★★★

4 from 2 reviews

A holiday snack mix combining crunchy pretzels, Chex cereal, nuts, and a sweet-spicy buttery coating with a touch of heat, perfect for festive snacking or gifting.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 10 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups pretzels
  • 3 cups Chex cereal (corn or rice)
  • 1 cup mixed nuts
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp W Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine pretzels, Chex cereal, and mixed nuts.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, W Sauce, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper if using.
  4. Pour the sauce over the snack mix and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Spread the coated mix in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

Customize your mix by adding dried cranberries, chocolate candies, or popcorn after baking for extra flavor and texture. Stir regularly while baking to avoid burnt bits. This mix makes a great homemade holiday gift when packaged in decorative tins or bags.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Method: Snack
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg