Sharons Sweet N Nutty Snack Mix Food

SWEET AND NUTTY CEREAL MUNCH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F. Spread 1 tablespoon melted butter in jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch.
• Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, 1/4 cup butter and the salt in 3-quart saucepan. Heat over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until brown sugar is dissolved; remove from heat. Stir in cereal, pecans and almonds until well coated. Spread mixture in pan.
• Bake uncovered 15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen mixture with metal spatula. Let stand about 1 hour or until firm. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container.

SWEET 'N' SALTY SNACK MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Store in an airtight container.

NUTTY SNACK MIX

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• COMBINE butter, peanut butter, vanilla and cinnamon in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH (100% power) 35 to 45 seconds, stirring until well blended.
• COMBINE cereal, mixed nuts and pretzels in large bowl. Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture. Toss well to coat. Spread mixture evenly on foiled baking sheet.
• BAKE 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool. Sprinkle lightly with cayenne pepper, if desired. Toss. Store in resealable food storage bag.

NUTTY CRUNCH SNACK MIX

Steps:

• In medium bowl, measure mini wheats, pretzels, and peanuts; set aside.
• In a large microwave safe bowl, heat margarine, corn syrup, and peanut butter on HIGH for 30 seconds.
• Stir until smooth.
• Add cereal mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
• Microwave on HIGH a total of 5 minutes, stirring well after 2 and 4 minutes
• (use caution, mixture will be hot).
• Remove cereal mixture from microwave and mix in raisins (use caution, mixture will be hot).
• Spread on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
• When completely cool, store in airtight container.
• Variations:
• PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY: Prepare as above through step 3.
• Remove from microwave and stir in raisins.
• Sprinkle 1 tbsp dry regular strawberry gelatin over hot cereal mixture, tossing gently.
• Spread on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
• When completely cooled store in airtight container.
• TROPICAL FRUIT: Prepare as above through step 3, adding 2 tbsp sesame seeds with cereal.
• Remove from microwave.
• Omit raisins and stir in 1 package (7 oz) dried tropical fruit medley chopped fruit.
• Spread on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
• When completely cooled, store in airtight container.

SHARON'S SWEET N NUTTY SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250°F. Lightly grease a large roasting pan; set aside.
• In large bowl, mix cereal and toasted nuts; set aside.
• In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; stir in dark corn syrup and light brown sugar.
• Pour sauce over cereal/nut mixture; stir to coat evenly. Pour coated mixture into perpared roasting pan.
• Bake 1 hour in preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes or so.
• Spread on wax paper to cool completely. Break into chunks; store in airtight container.