Sweet and Salty Easter Snack Mix Recipe
A delightful Sweet and Salty Easter Snack Mix featuring a crunchy blend of cereal squares, pretzels, and salted almonds, coated in a honey-cinnamon glaze, baked to perfection, and drizzled with white chocolate and colorful pastel candy-coated chocolates. Perfect for festive gatherings or as a tasty holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Snack Mix
- 4 cups corn, wheat, and/or rice cereal squares (such as Chex)
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup salted almonds
Glaze
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 1 cup pastel candy-coated chocolates (such as M&M’s)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and prepare for baking the snack mix.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cereal squares, mini pretzels, and salted almonds, ensuring an even blend of all components.
- Make the Glaze: In a small saucepan, over low heat, melt and combine the salted butter, honey, and sugar. Cook gently until the mixture begins to bubble and fully combine, approximately 2 minutes. Stir in the ground cinnamon and vanilla extract until evenly incorporated.
- Coat the Mix: Pour half of the warm glaze over the cereal mixture and toss thoroughly to coat. Add the remaining glaze and toss again to ensure all the dry ingredients are well coated.
- Bake the Snack Mix: Spread the coated snack mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 250°F for about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting. The mix should look toasted and start to dry out.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave on low power in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Decorate and Cool: Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the baked snack mix on the baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle with pastel candy-coated chocolates. Allow the mixture to cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes to let the chocolate set.
- Serve: Once set, break the snack mix into smaller clusters and serve as a festive and delicious treat.
Notes
- Stirring the snack mix every 15 minutes during baking helps ensure even toasting and prevents burning.
- Use parchment paper for easy clean-up and to avoid sticking.
- Adjust candy toppings as desired based on personal preference or seasonal availability.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- For a nuttier flavor, substitute almonds with other nuts such as pecans or walnuts.
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