Holiday Swirl Party Mix Recipe

Name: Holiday Swirl Party Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 cups toasted corn cereal, squares; 4 cups popped popcorn (already popped); 1 ½ cups dry peanuts; 1 cup light brown sugar; ½ cup margarine (soften); ½ cup light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 ½ cups Nestle swirled holiday morsels; 1 (7 1/2 ounce) package chocolate-covered pretzels (white or chocolate)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 250'.
2
Lightly spray a large roasting pan with Pam cooking oil spray.
3
In a large bowl, add corn cereal squares,popcorn, peanuts.
4
Pour into prepared roasting pan.
5
In a large heavy saucepan combine, brown sugar, margarine,and corn syrup.
6
Bring to a boil over low-medium heat, stirring constantly for a few minutes.
7
Let boil 5 minutes without stirring.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Stir in vanilla extract and baking soda.
10
Pour over cereal mixture, stir to coat well.
11
Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
12
Cool completely in pan, stir to break apart mixture.
13
Stir in hoilday morsels and pretzels.
14
Store in a airtight container.

1354

kcal

Calories

Fat

232

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 9 cups toasted corn cereal, squares, 4 cups popped popcorn (already popped), 1 ½ cups dry peanuts, 1 cup light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Holiday Swirl Party Mix falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Holiday Swirl Party Mix

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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