We have been into the snack mixes lately. I still prefer the savory ones but this one is pretty good too.
Cinnamon Cranberry Snack Mix
adapted from http://www.bettycrocker.com
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 cups rice cereal squares
1 cup mini pretzels
1/2 cup roasted almonds
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Preheat the oven to 325F.
Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
In large bowl, combine the cereal, pretzels and nuts. Pour the melted butter on top and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar. Stir well to coat.
Spread evenly on a rimmed baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until beginning to toast, about 15 minutes. Stir once or twice during the cooking process. Remove from the oven and stir in the dried cranberries. Allow to cool then store in airtight container.
Do you remember when you could not buy Chex Mix in the grocery store? It is so much cheaper to make it yourself especially when you use store brands for the ingredients. This one is a little more expensive due to the smoked almonds but any nut will do.
Chili Garlic Snack Mix
adapted from Food Network Kitchen June 2015
3 cups rice cereal squares
2 1/2 cups mini cheese crackers
1 1/2 cup mini pretzels
1 cup smoked almonds
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking sheet foil.
In a large bowl combine the cereal, crackers, pretzels and almonds; toss to combine.
Melt the butter in a microwave. Stir in the chili powder, paprika and garlic powder. Drizzle over the popcorn mixture and toss to coat; season to taste with salt.
Spread the snack mix on the prepared baking sheet. Bake, stirring a couple times, until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
