This snack mix recipe is both sweet and salty! The praline-like coating bakes on to the salty nuts and crisp cereal for an irresistible combination.
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4 cups regular-flavor cone-shaped baked corn snacks or corn chips
4 cups bite-sized square crispy rice cereal
1 cup small salted pretzel twists
1 cup pecan halves
34 cup firmly packed brown sugar
12 cup Land O Lakes® Butter
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
12 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 teaspoon baking soda
1 12 cups (10 ounces) candy-coated chocolate pieces
STEP 1
Heat oven to 375°F. Spray large roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray.
STEP 2
Combine corn snacks, cereal, pretzels and pecans in prepared pan; set aside.
STEP 3
Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt in 2-quart heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a full boil. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour syrup mixture over cereal mixture in pan; toss to coat.
STEP 4
Bake 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, or until coating is set. Remove from oven; stir.
STEP 5
Spread mixture onto waxed paper. Cool completely; stir in chocolate pieces. Break into pieces.
STEP 6
Store in container with tight-fitting lid up to 1 week.
Peanuts, cashews or walnuts can be substituted for pecan halves.
Use holiday colored candy-coated chocolate pieces for a festive flair.
Kids are always looking for something to snack on when they hop off the school bus. So just before they come home, set some of these snacks on the counter and watch them disappear.
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