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Million Dollar Snack Mix

A sweet and salty crunchy snack mix with chocolate, nuts, and caramel coating, perfect for parties or gifts.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Snack
Cuisine: All Seasons, American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 6 cups Corn Chex cereal
  • 2 cups pretzel sticks
  • 2 cups mixed nuts peanuts, cashews, almonds
Sweet & Crunchy Coating
  • 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup light corn syrup
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon optional
Chocolate & Extras
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup M&M’s or candy-coated chocolate
  • 0.5 cup mini marshmallows optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine Rice Chex, Corn Chex, pretzels, and mixed nuts.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and cinnamon if using.
  5. Pour hot butter-sugar mixture over cereal mixture. Fold gently until evenly coated.
  6. Spread coated mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  7. Cool completely on the baking sheet. Mix will harden as it cools.
  8. Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips in microwave, stirring every 30 seconds. Drizzle over cooled mix.
  9. Once chocolate sets, toss in M&M’s and mini marshmallows if desired.
  10. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Customize nuts or chocolate types based on preference.