Almond Snack Mix Recipe

Almond Snack Mix Recipe
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Rating

75% would make again

Sliced almonds and almond extract set this crunchy Chex mix apart. Lisa Hess, Bountiful, Utah, says, "Be forewarned...once you start eating it, you can't stop!"

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  • 20 Servings
  • Prep: 10 min. Cook: 15 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1 package (17.6 ounces) Rice Chex
  • 2-3/4 cups sliced almonds
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

  • Place cereal and almonds in a large bowl; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 250° to 266° (hard-ball stage).
  • Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Pour over cereal mixture; mix well. Spread onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets; cool. Toss to break apart. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 5 quarts.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 316 calories, 14 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 324 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Almond Snack Mix published in Taste of Home October/November 2003, p61

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Almond Snack Mix Recipe

Almond Snack Mix

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Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2009 by tkarinas

My family loves snack mixes and this is one of their top favourites. We will be making this many more times.

Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2009 by kimjor2

I made this and my family loved it. Its easy and Yummy. I also make it and pour it over popped corn too!

Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2008 by carriededrick

Our family LOVES this snack mix. I add white chocolate chips after mixing. Wonderful almond flavor.

Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2008 by 5hungrykids

I made this and took it to a church social. Nobody liked it much. My family told me that I don't need to make this again. Not good ratings here. Thanks anyway.

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