Sweet and Spicy Snack Mix

Sweet and Spicy Snack Mix photo
prep time:
10 min
total time:
3 min in microwave
Makes 5 cups
LaureneLaurene

crisp and crunchy, sweet and spicy, great for snacking while watching football or a great movie.

ingredients

  • 2 cups toasted oat squares cereal (corn, wheat or rice chex, or use crispix cereal)
  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 2 TBLSP margarine (melted)
  • 1 1/4 TBLSP packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup flavored almonds (cinnamon sugar or cocoa)
  • 1 cup colorful mini marshmallows

directions

  • 1

    In a large microwave safe bowl mix together cereal, pretzels and nuts.

  • 2

    In a small bowl stir together margarine, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

  • 3

    Pour mixture over cereal mixture and stir until well coated.

  • 4

    Microwave on high for 3 minutes stirring once every minute.

  • 5

    Let cool for several minutes, add marshmallows,stir.

  • 6

    Mixture will become crunchy after it cools.

notes

This can also be cooked in the oven for 25 minutes, but why bother ? Store in airtight container for 2 weeks.

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