I think many of us may need to slow down, take a look around, and decide what’s really important. Is it the big gift? The big tree? Or maybe it’s the family that we surround ourselves with or the friends we have made our family. Enjoy the food, enjoy the friends and enjoy your family. Enjoy the Season!
Caramel Snack Mix
(great for gifts or sharing)
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup white corn syrup
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup almonds (you can use any combination of your favorite nuts)
1 (12 ounce) package crispy corn and rice cereal
Directions: Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Spray a large roasting pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a medium-size microwave safe bowl, mix butter, white corn syrup and brown sugar. Place the mixture in the microwave and cook two minutes, or until butter melts. Place the cereal, pecans and almonds into the prepared roasting pan. Pour the melted butter mixture over the cereal and nuts and mix gently until the cereal and nuts are coated. Bake for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes. As the snack mix is cooling, be sure to continue to stir so that the mix will not harden in one big lump.
White Chocolate Snack Mix
1 (10 ounce) package mini twist pretzels
5 cups toasted oat cereal
5 cups crispy corn cereal squares
2 cups salted peanuts
1 (14 ounce) package candy-coated milk chocolate pieces
2 (11 ounce) packages white chocolate chips
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions: Line 3 baking sheets with waxed paper or parchment. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine mini pretzels, toasted oat cereal, crispy corn cereal squares, salted peanuts, and candy-coated chocolate pieces. Set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chips and oil on medium-high for 2 minutes, stirring once. Microwave on high for 10 seconds; stir until smooth. Pour over cereal mixture and mix well. Spread onto prepared baking sheets. Cool and break apart. Store in an airtight container.
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