Description
This Fall Snack Mix is a delightful combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy treats perfect for autumn snacking. Featuring mini pretzels, roasted peanuts, candy corn, honey-roasted cereal squares, dried cranberries, yogurt-covered raisins, cheddar cheese crackers, and pumpkin seeds, all coated in a warm cinnamon and nutmeg butter glaze and baked for a flavorful, irresistible mix.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups of mini pretzels
- 1 cup of roasted peanuts
- 1 cup of honey-roasted cereal squares
- 1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Spices and Sweeteners
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of butter, melted
Additional Mix-ins (added after baking)
- 1 cup of candy corn
- 1/2 cup of dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup of yogurt-covered raisins
- 1/2 cup of bite-sized cheddar cheese crackers
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) to prepare for baking the snack mix.
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mini pretzels, roasted peanuts, honey-roasted cereal squares, and pumpkin seeds, tossing them together evenly.
- Melt Butter and Mix Spices: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar until fully dissolved and smooth.
- Add Butter-Spice Mixture: Drizzle the melted butter-spice mixture over the pretzel mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure every piece is coated evenly with the flavorful glaze.
- Spread on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated mixture in an even layer on a large baking sheet to allow for uniform baking.
- Bake the Mix: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes. Remember to stir halfway through the baking time to prevent any pieces from burning.
- Cool the Mix: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the snack mix cool completely to set the flavors.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: After the mixture has cooled, add the candy corn, dried cranberries, yogurt-covered raisins, and cheddar cheese crackers.
- Final Mix and Store: Stir all ingredients well to combine thoroughly, then transfer the finished snack mix into an airtight container for freshness.
Notes
- This mix is best stored in an airtight container at room temperature and enjoyed within one to two weeks.
- You can substitute the roasted peanuts with other nuts like almonds or cashews based on preference or allergies.
- For a less sweet version, reduce or omit the brown sugar and candy corn.
- Make sure to cool the baked mixture completely before adding the delicate ingredients like candy corn and cheese crackers to prevent melting or sogginess.
- This snack mix makes a great gift when packaged in decorative bags or jars.
