Sweet Crispix Mix
Recipe from Family Circle

This sweetened mix of cheese crackers, cereal, nuts, and pretzels makes the perfect anytime snack recipe. Make a double batch and serve it on game day.


Sweet Crispix Mix

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Servings: 18 cups
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 box (12 ounces)
    Crispix cereal
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  • 1/2 pound
    pecan halves
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  • 1/2 can (11 ounces)
    deluxe mixed nuts
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  • 1 cup
    small pretzel rings
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  • 1 cup
    cheese crackers (such as cheez-it crackers)
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  • 1 cup (2 sticks)
    butter
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  • 1/2 cup
    light corn syrup
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  • 2 cups
    light brown sugar
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    baking soda
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  •  
    pinch cream of tartar
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Directions
1.
Heat oven to 300 degrees F. Spray two baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
2.
In a large bowl, mix together the cereal, pecans, mixed nuts, pretzels and cheese crackers. Set aside.
3.
In a medium-size saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the corn syrup and brown sugar. Cook mixture for 5 minutes, stirring continuously. Take off heat and stir in the baking soda and cream of tartar.
4.
Carefully pour hot mixture over cereal, stirring with a wooden spoon to coat all ingredients. Divide mixture evenly over both baking sheets. Bake at 300 degrees F for 15 minutes, stirring twice.
5.
Let mixture cool on baking sheets and break apart. Store in plastic bags or sealed containers.

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