Popcorn Snack Mix Recipe

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For a big crunch that kids will love, try this munchable snack mix from Shirley Engstrom of Genoa, Nebraska. A light sweet coating makes this combination of popcorn, crispy cereal and salty peanuts hard to resist.

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Popcorn Snack Mix Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling
  • Yield: 28 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 quarts popped popcorn
  • 4 cups Cheerios
  • 4 cups Corn or Rice Chex
  • 2 cups salted peanuts
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

  • In a large greased roasting pan, combine the popcorn, cereal and peanuts. In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup and butter; bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from the heat; quickly stir in vanilla and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; mix well. Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Yield: about 5-1/2 quarts.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 184 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 219 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Popcorn Snack Mix in Quick Cooking July/August 2000, p55

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Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2012 by Sager

I added 1/2 c. of creamy peanut butter. We liked the altered version just as much as the original.


Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2010 by spidersbite999

My nephews loved them! ;=)


Reviewed on Dec. 03, 2009 by tkarinas

This mix is delicious and fun to make. My family loves it and is more than willing to make it many more times. This is a recipe we'll be keeping.

 
 
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