Crunchy Caramel Snack Mix

This snack recipe is perfect for any occasion whether it's the big game or a birthday celebration.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 (1/2 cup) servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups small pretzel nuggets

  • 2 ½ cups small square rice cereal

  • 2 cups cinnamon bite-sized cereal

  • 1 cup peanuts, chopped

  • 1 (9 ounce) package Werther's Original Caramels, unwrapped

  • ¼ cup water

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Grease a 10 1/2" x 15 1/2" jellyroll pan.

  2. Combine pretzels, cereal and nuts in a large bowl. Microwave caramels and water in a microwave safe bowl on HIGH for 21/2 minutes or until melted, stirring after 1 1/2 minutes.

  3. Pour caramel mixture over pretzel mixture; stir until well coated. Spread evenly in prepared jellyroll pan. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

  4. Spread on greased aluminum foil to cool. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

288 Calories
10g Fat
45g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 288
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 495mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Calcium 137mg 11%
Iron 6mg 33%
Potassium 119mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.