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Sweet & Salty Party Mix

Name: Sweet & Salty Party Mix
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 16 servings (3/4 cup each).
Ingredients: 3 cups each Corn Chex, Rice Chex and Wheat Chex; 3 cups miniature pretzels; 1 cup dried cranberries; 1 cup sliced almonds; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup corn syrup; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 1 hour + cooling

Makes

16 servings (3/4 cup each)

My husband doesn't like traditional party mixes because he thinks they’re too salty or sweet. He calls this one his favorite—it’s just right. —Jackie Burns, Kettle Falls, Washington

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Ingredients

3 cups each Corn Chex, Rice Chex and Wheat Chex
3 cups miniature pretzels
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

Place cereal, pretzels, cranberries and almonds in a greased 6-qt. slow cooker; toss to combine. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda. Drizzle over cereal mixture and toss to coat.
Cook, covered, on low 1 hour, stirring halfway through cooking. Spread onto waxed paper; cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 288 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 363mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

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