Churro Snack Mix

 

INGREDIENTS

  

• 5 cups Honeycomb cereal
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter 1 stick
• 1/3 cup corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

 

• Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Pour the cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, then continue to cook for an additional minute.
• Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla and baking soda. Be prepared for some bubbling as it foams up.
• Pour the caramel mixture over the cereal, stirring to coat everything evenly.
• In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the cereal, tossing until everything is coated.
• Spread the coated cereal onto your prepared baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes, stirring halfway through for even crisping.
• Let the snack mix cool completely before breaking it into clusters. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

White Chocolate Party Mix

1 lb. white chocolate
3 c. Rice Chex
3 c. Corn Chex
3 c. Cheerios
2 c. stick pretzels
2 c. dry roasted peanuts
12 oz. pkg. M & M's plain candy

Slowly melt white chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water. Combine cereals, pretzels, peanuts, and M & M's in a large bowl. Slowly pour chocolate over mixture and stir to evenly coat. Spread the mixture on wax paper and cool. Break into small pieces. Store in air-tight container and refrigerate to keep fresh. Yield 12-14 cups.

Mouse on a Trap

Maraschino Cherries with steams (body and tail)
Hershery's Hugs (face)
Fudge Shop Deluxe Grahams (mouse trap)
Almond Slices (ears)
Red & Black Decorating Gel (eyes & nose)
White Chocolate Chips (melted)

Dip cherry in melted white chocolate, place on grahams. Add Hug and almond slices. Add eyes and nose with gel.

Chex® Muddy Buddies®

9 cups Corn Chex®, Rice Chex®, Wheat Chex® or Chocolate Chex® cereal (or combination)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1.
Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
2.
In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
3.
Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

The Original Chex® Party Mix (Microwavable)

3 cups Corn Chex® cereal
3 cups Rice Chex® cereal
3 cups Wheat Chex® cereal
1 cup mixed nuts
1 cup bite-size pretzels
1 cup garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

The original recipe includes Corn Chex®, Rice Chex® and Wheat Chex®. You can mix and match to suit your taste—just use a total of 9 cups of cereal.

1.
In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.

2.
Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.
Oven Directions Heat oven to 250°F. In large bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside. In ungreased large roasting pan, melt butter in oven. Stir in seasonings. Gradually stir in cereal mixture until evenly coated. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.