Holiday Party Mix

45m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. 2In a large aluminum roasting pan, add corn chex, popcorn, and nuts.
  3. 3Over medium heat, bring butter, brown sugar, and honey to a boil.
  4. 4Stir the mixture constantly until it boils.
  5. 5Once it boils, let it boil without stirring for 5 minutes.
  6. 6After 5 minutes, remove the mixture from heat and add vanilla.
  7. 7Pour the caramel mixture over the base (corn chex, popcorn, and nuts) and stir to combine.
  8. 8Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  9. 9Cool completely, stirring frequently and breaking the mixture apart.
  10. 10After it’s cooled completely, mix in chocolate covered pretzels and chocolate chips.
  11. 11Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients

  • 1 box Corn Chex Cereal
  • 4 cups Popcorn
  • 1.5 cups Nuts
  • 2 cups Light Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Honey
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla
  • 4 cups Chocolate Covered Pretzels
  • 1.5 cups Chocolate Chips

Equipment

large aluminum roasting panparchment paper

Tips

  • Add parchment paper to the roasting pan to prevent sticking and allow reuse of the pan.
  • When adding vanilla to the caramel mixture, be cautious as it will bubble angrily.
  • After baking, stir frequently while cooling and break the mixture apart to prevent it from becoming one giant hard mixture.