Cheerios Snack Mix
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Cheerios Snack Mix
Description
Cheerios Snack Mix begins with a blend of Cheerios cereal, peanuts, and raisins combined dry. A sauce is then prepared by boiling together butter, brown sugar, salt, and light corn syrup, then stirred with baking soda and vanilla for flavor and texture contrast. This syrup mixture is poured over the dry ingredients and mixed thoroughly to coat evenly.
The coated mix is spread on a lined pan and baked at a low temperature (250°F) for 15 minutes to set the glaze and create a crunchy texture. After cooling and breaking apart, M&M candies are folded in, adding color and chocolate flavor. This mix offers a balance of sweet, nutty, and fruity elements with a crunchy and chewy texture.
This snack mix works well as a casual treat for gatherings or an accessible sweet snack. It can be stored in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
Ingredients
- 6 c. Cheerios
- 2 c. peanuts
- 1 c. raisins
- 1/2 c. butter
- 1 c. brown sugar packed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 c. light corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 c. M&M's
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together Cheerios, peanuts and raisins. In a small sauce pan combine butter, sugar, salt & Syrup. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minute, stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla. Pour over Cheerio mixture and stir until combined. Spread onto greased or lined jelly roll pan and baked at 250 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool and break apart.
- Add M&M's to mixture and stir in airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1237 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 1237kcal | 62% |
| Carbohydrates | 182g | 61% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1132mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 1488mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 20g | 80% |
| Sugar | 55g | 110% |
| Vitamin A | 5060IU | 101% |
| Vitamin C | 32.2mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 690mg | 69% |
| Iron | 50.1mg | 278% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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