Cranberry Party Mix Recipe

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“The combination of real maple syrup, hazelnuts and dried cranberries really makes this stand out from the crowd.” —Nicole Filizetti, Grand Marais, Michigan

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Cranberry Party Mix Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 13 Servings
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10 5 15

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cinnamon Chex
  • 2 cups Corn Chex
  • 2 cups Wheat Chex
  • 2 cups hazelnuts
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups dried cranberries

Directions

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the cereals and hazelnuts; set aside. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the syrup, butter, brown sugar, salt and nutmeg. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir until blended. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat.
  • Microwave on high for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring after each minute. Stir in cranberries. Spread onto waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2-1/2 quarts.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 348 calories, 20 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 427 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Cranberry Party Mix in Simple & Delicious August/September 2010, p48

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Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2012 by whymessz

Sounds tasty & to the person who wanted to know how long to cook on stove the syrup instead of microwave, see these links for similar recipes:

http://www.chex.com/recipes/RecipeView.aspx?RecipeId=46573&CategoryId=342

http://scjohnson.com/en/family/family-economics/post.aspx?date=10-12-07&title=Spiced-Cranberry-Almond-Party-Mix


Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2012 by sandra1956

Delicious... and so easy!

I used macadamia nuts in place of hazelnuts

It was good to...how cam you go wrong with this easy snack?


Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2012 by seekere

Excellent


Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2012 by csublet

I don't use a microwave. How long do you cook the syrup mixture and how long and at what temperature do you cook the mix? I want to try it, thanks!

 
 
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