Santa’s Sweet & Spicy Snack Mix
8-10
10 minutes
45 minutes
American
Snack
Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with Santa’s Sweet & Spicy Snack Mix! This easy-to-make treat combines the crunch of pretzels, cereal, and nuts with a perfect balance of sweet brown sugar and the bold kick of W Sauce. Whether you're snacking by the fire or packing it up as a gift, this mix will be a hit with everyone on your list.
Ingredients
2 tbsp W Sauce
4 cups pretzels
3 cups Chex cereal (corn or rice)
1 cup mixed nuts
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Directions
Prep
Preheat your oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the pretzels, Chex cereal, and mixed nuts. Stir to distribute evenly.
Coat with Sweet & Spicy Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, W Sauce, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper (if using).Pour the sauce over the snack mix and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Bake to Perfection
Spread the coated mix onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting and prevent sticking.
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let the mix cool completely. Once cooled, transfer to a bowl for serving or store in an airtight container for later.