The Ultimate Snack Mix

Still recovering from dance and getting ready for the end of the school year, but I thought I'd share the snack mix that was HUGELY popular at recital this year. I have a feeling that should the big girl make 1st Company, I'll be bringing it to all competitions & recitals. ;)

The original recipe came to me from my sister in law. I am posting it with my own changes, but feel free to fool around and add the things you like!

Snack Mix

1 small box Honey Nut Cheerios
1 box Honey Nut Chex
1 box Teddy Grahams
1 lg. can cashew halves & pieces
1 sm. can honey roasted peanuts
1 lg. can mixed nuts (no peanuts)
1 box raisins


1 C brown sugar
1/2 C light corn syrup
1 tsp salt
2 sticks butter
1 tsp baking soda

1 XL bag Peanut M&Ms




Pre-heat oven to 250 degrees F.

In a large container or lobster pot, mix together cereals, Teddy Grahams, nuts & raisins.

Melt butter in a stock pot. Add sugar and Karo syrup. Bring to boil. Boil uncovered and NO stirring for exactly 2mins. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda, mixture will foam, continue to stir. Pour mixture over cereal/nut mix. Stir till evenly coated.

Spread mix onto 2 greased cookie sheets. Bake for 15 minutes at 250. Let cool.

Separate into a large container and add M&Ms.

Cook's Notes:

The recipe calls for one box of Teddy Grahams. I generally buy both Honey & Chocolate (also have used cinnamon with good results) and use half of each box. The nuts are the part I've played around with the most and this recipe reflects my adoration of cashews.