Holiday Party Mix

45 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. 4In a large aluminum roasting pan, add corn chex, popcorn, and nuts.
  5. 5In a large aluminum roasting pan, add corn chex, popcorn, and nuts.
  6. 6In a large aluminum roasting pan, add corn chex, popcorn, and nuts.
  7. 7Over medium heat, bring butter, brown sugar, and honey to a boil.
  8. 8Over medium heat, bring butter, brown sugar, and honey to a boil.
  9. 9Over medium heat, bring butter, brown sugar, and honey to a boil.
  10. 10Stir the mixture constantly until it boils.
  11. 11Stir the mixture constantly until it boils.
  12. 12Stir the mixture constantly until it boils.
  13. 13Once it boils, let it boil without stirring for 5 minutes.
  14. 14Once it boils, let it boil without stirring for 5 minutes.
  15. 15Once it boils, let it boil without stirring for 5 minutes.
  16. 16After 5 minutes, remove the mixture from heat and add vanilla.
  17. 17After 5 minutes, remove the mixture from heat and add vanilla.
  18. 18After 5 minutes, remove the mixture from heat and add vanilla.
  19. 19Pour the caramel mixture over the base (corn chex, popcorn, and nuts) and stir to combine.
  20. 20Pour the caramel mixture over the base (corn chex, popcorn, and nuts) and stir to combine.
  21. 21Pour the caramel mixture over the base (corn chex, popcorn, and nuts) and stir to combine.
  22. 22Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  23. 23Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  24. 24Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  25. 25Cool completely, stirring frequently and breaking the mixture apart.
  26. 26Cool completely, stirring frequently and breaking the mixture apart.
  27. 27Cool completely, stirring frequently and breaking the mixture apart.
  28. 28After it’s cooled completely, mix in chocolate covered pretzels and chocolate chips.
  29. 29After it’s cooled completely, mix in chocolate covered pretzels and chocolate chips.
  30. 30After it’s cooled completely, mix in chocolate covered pretzels and chocolate chips.
  31. 31Store in an airtight container.
  32. 32Store in an airtight container.
  33. 33Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients

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