Honey Gochujang Snack Mix

Name: Honey Gochujang Snack Mix (Baked)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 9 cups rice and corn cereal squares; 2 cups waffle-style pretzels; 1 cup corn nuts; 1 cup sesame sticks; 2 cups cheese crackers; 1 cup bagel crisps; 1 1/2 cups walnuts; 1 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup honey; 2 tbsp gochujang; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tsp red pepper flakes, for garnish

This honey gochujang snack mix combines cereals, crackers, nuts, and pretzels in a buttery, umami-rich sauce with Korean heat and natural sweetness. Baked until crispy, it's a sweet-spicy-savory treat that's perfect for parties or snacking.

🌍American 🏷️Snack mix 🏷️Chex mix 🏷️Gochujang 🏷️Honey Spicy

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Total

1h 10m

Servings

16

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$28–$46

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

9 cups rice and corn cereal squares
2 cups waffle-style pretzels
1 cup corn nuts
1 cup sesame sticks
2 cups cheese crackers
1 cup bagel crisps
1 1/2 cups walnuts
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp gochujang
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp red pepper flakes, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
In a very large bowl, combine the cereal, pretzels, corn nuts, sesame sticks, cheese crackers, bagel crisps, and walnuts.
2
In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, combine the melted butter, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, gochujang, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3
Whisk the sauce ingredients until fully combined.
4
Pour the sauce over the dry snack mix.
5
Using your hands, gently toss the snack mix to coat everything evenly. Be careful not to crush the cereal.
6
Spread the coated snack mix in a single layer across two baking sheets to ensure it's not overcrowded.
7
Bake at 250°F until golden brown and crispy, about 1 hour, stirring every 15-20 minutes.
8
Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheets.
9
If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes for extra spice while the mix is cooling.
10
Once completely cool, transfer to an airtight container for storage. Enjoy!

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Stir the snack mix every 8–10 minutes during baking to ensure even coating and prevent the edges from burning before the center is crispy.
Spread the mix in a thin, single layer on lined baking sheets—overcrowding causes steaming rather than crisping.
Let the finished snack mix cool completely on the baking sheet before storing; it will crisp further as it cools.
Use melted butter for even distribution of the honey-gochujang sauce; cold butter won't coat as well.

Substitutions

Rice and corn cereal squares → Chex mix or other square cereals (maintains crunch and structure)
Sesame sticks → Sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds (adds similar crunch and nutty flavor)
Cheese crackers → Plain crackers or additional pretzel pieces (reduces saltiness if needed)
Walnuts → Pecans, almonds, or cashews (any roasted nut works; adjust baking time slightly for harder nuts)