Island Vacation Party Mix

Name: Island Vacation Party Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 quarts.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups Corn Chex; 2-1/2 cups Rice Chex; 2 cups macadamia nuts; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons corn syrup; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1 package (6 ounces) chopped dried pineapple; 1 cup white baking chips

What's not to love about this taste of the tropics? With a simple, no bake method, you'll be munching on this snack in no time. —Melissa Talbott, Peoria, Illinois

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups Corn Chex
2-1/2 cups Rice Chex
2 cups macadamia nuts
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 package (6 ounces) chopped dried pineapple
1 cup white baking chips

Directions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine cereals and nuts; set aside. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes, stirring once. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat.
Cook cereal mixture, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes, stirring once. Add coconut; cook 2 minutes longer, stirring once. Spread onto waxed paper to cool. Stir in pineapple and chips. Store in an airtight container.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 407 calories, 31g fat (9g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Island Vacation in Taste of Home April/May 2010

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Worshipguy

Apr 13, 2013

This disappeared fast in my house. I also melted the chips so they covered everything and it was great.
sschaub

Jul 28, 2011

I've waited a long time to make this. Just never got around to it! Am I sorry! This is great & so fast! I'm bringing it to the Cancer Relay for Life tomorrow! I'm sure the girls will go crazy over it! Feels like I'm back in Hawaii!!
pworthington

May 6, 2011

I made this for our monthly BUNCO gathering... and oh my YUMMY it was gone... I added the choc chips with the coconut so they melted a bit... I think it made it alot better... We will make it again and again
Crystal Sindlinger

Nov 6, 2010

I made this for my friends bridal shower in april and I still am getting requests for the recipe in november. I used almonds instead of macadamia nuts to be a little more cost effective. The sweet and salty mix is perfect!
NOTaste1

Sep 25, 2010

So yummy - will make again and again
mtalbott

Sep 24, 2010

I am just glad there are so many good reviews, it totally makes my day!!
vwier

Aug 23, 2010

I have made this recipe several times. I use pecans instead of macadamias because I don't care for macadamias. I have made different variations, leaving out certain parts to suit everyone's taste. This is absolutely the best party mix I ever ate! I will make it many, many more times I am sure!
gailcpls

Jun 28, 2010

Made this for a bridal shower yesterday - big hit - the hot weather made the chocolate melt and they loved it ever more - got lots of requests for the recipe
shirley keisling

Apr 26, 2010

Yummy mix, everyone loved it at the Pet Expo this last week. Easy to make!
Kiedis

Apr 8, 2010

This party mix is excellent for Spring get togethers. Very easy to make and refreshing to eat. The macadamia nuts make it a little more expensive, but I just used one cup instead of two cups of macadamia nuts. Enjoy!