How to Make Sweet and Crunchy Popcorn Snack Mix - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delectable snack that combines both sweet and crunchy flavors? Look no further than this delightful Sweet and Crunchy Popcorn Snack Mix! This irresistible snack is the perfect combination of salty popcorn, crunchy pretzels, sweet caramel, and decadent chocolate. Whether you're looking for a tasty treat to satisfy your sweet tooth or a snack to enjoy during movie night, this snack mix is sure to be a hit!

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Ingredients

  • waxed paper
  • 2 cups crispy corn and rice cereal (such as Crispix®)
  • 2 cups honey graham cereal (such as Golden Grahams®)
  • 2 cups peanut butter corn puff cereal (such as Reese's Puffs®)
  • 2 cups popped popcorn, or more to taste (Optional)
  • 8 ounces candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)
  • 1 cup salted peanuts
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • ½ cup peanut butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 10 cups

  • Line a large baking sheet with waxed paper.
  • Combine crispy corn and rice cereal, honey graham cereal, peanut butter corn puff cereal, popcorn, chocolate pieces, and peanuts in a large bowl.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add brown sugar and corn syrup; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Stir peanut butter into sugar mixture until creamy, about 3 minutes; pour over cereal mixture and gently toss until coated.
  • Spread cereal mixture over prepared baking sheet and allow to cool, about 30 minutes. Once cooled, break mixture into chunks and store in an airtight container.
  • Nutrition

    291 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 228mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 157mg