Patriotic Snack Mix

Name: Patriotic Snack Mix (4th of July)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz Chex cereal; 1 (7.5 oz) bag Bugles corn snacks; 1 (10 oz) bag pretzel sticks; 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup red, white, and blue chocolate candies; 1 cup red, white, and blue peanut chocolate candies; 1 cup white chocolate chips; 1.5 cups mini marshmallows

This patriotic snack mix combines Chex cereal, Bugles, and pretzels coated in a buttery brown sugar glaze, then tossed with white chocolate chips and red, white, and blue candies for a sweet-salty treat perfect for Independence Day gatherings.

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Total

55 min

Servings

16

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

12 oz Chex cereal
1 (7.5 oz) bag Bugles corn snacks
1 (10 oz) bag pretzel sticks
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup red, white, and blue chocolate candies
1 cup red, white, and blue peanut chocolate candies
1 cup white chocolate chips
1.5 cups mini marshmallows

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Instructions

1
In a very large bowl, combine the Chex cereal, Bugles, and pretzel sticks.
2
Spread the mixture evenly across two large sheet pans.
3
In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, melt the butter. Whisk in the brown sugar and vanilla extract until combined.
4
Pour the butter and sugar mixture evenly over the cereal mix on both sheet pans. Use a spatula to stir and coat everything.
5
Bake in a preheated oven at 275°F for 45 minutes, stirring halfway through.
6
Remove from the oven and let the snack mix cool completely on the pans.
7
Once cooled, add the chocolate candies, peanut chocolate candies, white chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows.
8
Gently toss to combine and serve.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Stir the cereal mixture every 10 minutes while baking to ensure even coating and prevent burning at the edges.
Cool the baked snack mix completely on parchment paper before tossing with candies and marshmallows to maintain crispness.
Add candies and marshmallows just before serving or store them separately and combine fresh for the best texture.
Use unsalted butter so you can control the salt level; the pretzels already add saltiness to balance the brown sugar.

Substitutions

Chex cereal → Rice Chex, Corn Chex, or Wheat Chex (texture remains the same)
Bugles → Chex mix cereal or additional pretzel sticks (adjusts crunch profile)
White chocolate chips → Milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips (flavor variation)
Mini marshmallows → Larger marshmallows, halved, or omitted entirely (texture preference)

Storage & make-ahead

Store the baked snack mix in an airtight container for up to 3 days; add candies and marshmallows just before serving to keep everything crispy.

Common Questions

Can I make this snack mix ahead of time?

Yes, bake and cool the cereal mixture completely, then store in an airtight container for up to 3 days before adding the candies and marshmallows on the day of serving.