Caramel-Walnut Snack Mix Recipe

Name: Caramel-Walnut Snack Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups popped popcorn; 3 cups corn cereal squares (such as Corn Chex); 2 cups pretzel squares (such as Snyder's of Hanover Snaps Pretzels); 1 cup walnut pieces (black walnut if possible); 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 6 tablespoons (3 oz.) salted butter, softened; 3 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup candy-coated chocolate-covered peanuts (such as Peanut M&M'S)

Servings: persons

5 cups popped popcorn
3 cups corn cereal squares (such as Corn Chex)
2 cups pretzel squares (such as Snyder's of Hanover Snaps Pretzels)
1 cup walnut pieces (black walnut if possible)
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
6 tablespoons (3 oz.) salted butter, softened
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup candy-coated chocolate-covered peanuts (such as Peanut M&M'S)

1
Preheat oven to 300u00b0F. Combine popcorn, cereal squares, pretzel squares, and walnut pieces in a large bowl.
2
Place sugar, butter, and syrup in a small saucepan over medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring often, until sugar is completely dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and add vanilla and baking soda, stirring constantly. Pour syrup mixture over popcorn mixture, stirring gently until well combined and evenly coated.
3
Spread popcorn mixture in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until golden and caramelized, 25 to 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl, and stir in candies.

1453

kcal

Calories

Fat

179

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups popped popcorn, 3 cups corn cereal squares (such as Corn Chex), 2 cups pretzel squares (such as Snyder's of Hanover Snaps Pretzels), 1 cup walnut pieces (black walnut if possible), and more.

Yes, Caramel-Walnut Snack Mix falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Caramel-Walnut Snack Mix

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