Holiday Snack Mix

Name: Holiday Snack Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3-1/2 quarts.
Ingredients: 5 cups Rice Chex; 4 cups Corn Chex; 3 cups Golden Grahams; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup slivered almonds; 3/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup light corn syrup

I'm not much of a cook, but my friend insisted that even I could make this awesome mix. She was right! People rave over it whenever I give it as a gift or share it at a gathering.

Ingredients

5 cups Rice Chex
4 cups Corn Chex
3 cups Golden Grahams
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup slivered almonds
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup

Directions

Grease two 15x10x1-in. baking pans; set aside. In a large bowl, combine cereals, coconut and almonds; set aside.
In a heavy saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour over cereal mixture and stir until well coated. Spread onto prepared pans. Cool, stirring occasionally. Store in an airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 315 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 319mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Holiday Snack Mix in Country Woman Christmas 2001

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dkbert

Feb 4, 2014

Made this at Christmas time 2013. It was everyone's favorite. Also made a gluten free version omitting the Golden Grahams. Easy to make, makes a good amount and lasts a long time in an airtight container.
CrashDogsMom

Feb 18, 2012

Might have been sticky because of humidity
wibbs

Feb 6, 2012

I was excited about makeing this recipe. I followed the directions exactly and it is very sticky! Can anyone tell me why.