Patriotic Snack Mix
Patriotic snack mix combines toasted Chex cereal, Bugles, and pretzels in a buttery brown sugar glaze, finished with patriotic M&Ms, white chocolate chips, and marshmallows for a sweet-salty party snack.
Patriotic snack mix combines toasted Chex cereal, Bugles, and pretzels in a buttery brown sugar glaze, finished with patriotic M&Ms, white chocolate chips, and marshmallows for a sweet-salty party snack.
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In a very large bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal, Bugles, and pretzel sticks.
Spread the mixture evenly across two large baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until combined.
Pour the brown sugar mixture evenly over the cereal mix on the baking sheets.
Use a spatula to gently stir and coat the cereal and pretzels with the sauce.
Bake at 250°F for 45 minutes, stirring the mixture every 15 minutes to ensure even baking.
Remove from the oven and let the snack mix cool completely on the baking sheets.
Once cooled, add the red and blue M&M's, white chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows.
Gently toss everything together to combine and serve.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days; add M&Ms and marshmallows just before serving to preserve their texture.
Yes. Bake and cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Add M&Ms and marshmallows just before serving to keep them fresh.
Use Corn Chex, Crispix, or additional Rice Chex cereal for a similar crunch and texture.
Stir every 10 minutes while baking and watch closely in the final minutes. Oven temperatures vary, so begin checking at 20 minutes.
Yes. Double all ingredients and bake in two batches or use two large baking sheets, stirring frequently to ensure even coating.
The red, white, and blue M&Ms and white chocolate chips added after baking create the patriotic appearance for Fourth of July or Memorial Day parties.
