Sweet & Salty Cinnamon Snack Mix Recipe

Name: Sweet & Salty Cinnamon Snack Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups oven toasted corn cereal squares; 4 cups toasted whole grain oat cereal; 2 cups cocktail peanuts*; 2 cups pretzel sticks, broken in half; 1 (6.5-ounce) tub Land O Lakes Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread; 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups candy-coated milk chocolate pieces; 1 cup coarsely chopped dried fruit (such as apples, apricots, raisins), if desired

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 250F.
2
Spray large roaster pan with no-stick cooking spray.
3
Place cereals, peanuts and pretzels into pan.
4
Combine Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread, brown sugar and corn syrup in 3-quart saucepan.
5
Cook over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil.
6
Boil 1 minute.
7
Remove from heat; stir in baking soda.
8
Pour over cereal mixture in pan; stir to coat.
9
Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, 45-55 minutes or until coating is golden brown and set.
10
Cool 10 minutes; stir in candy and fruit.
11
Spread onto waxed paper; cool completely.
12
Store in container with tight-fitting lid.
13
*Substitute slivered almonds.

1867

kcal

Calories

Fat

280

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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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: 8 cups oven toasted corn cereal squares, 4 cups toasted whole grain oat cereal, 2 cups cocktail peanuts*, 2 cups pretzel sticks, broken in half, and more.

Yes, Sweet & Salty Cinnamon 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet & Salty Cinnamon Snack Mix

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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