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Best Fall Party Snacks - Sweet & Salty Mix Recipe

This Sweet and Salty Fall Snack Mix combines maple-glazed cereals, buttery pretzels, cheese crackers, and festive candy for the ultimate autumn snacking experience that’s ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 986
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups peanut butter corn cereal squares Peanut Butter Chex
  • 2 cups wheat cereal squares Wheat Chex
  • 2 cups bite-size pretzels
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese crackers Cheez-its
  • 2 cups honey nut o’s cereal Honey Nut Cheerios
  • 2/3 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1 cup peanut butter candy pieces Reese’s Pieces

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine peanut butter cereal, wheat cereal, pretzels, cheese crackers, and honey nut o’s.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon until smooth.
  4. Pour coating over cereal mixture. Stir until evenly coated.
  5. Spread mixture evenly onto baking sheets. Bake 25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  6. Cool completely on baking sheets. Stir in marshmallows, candy corn, and peanut butter candy pieces. Store airtight.

Notes

Do not add marshmallows or candy before baking or they will melt. Always cool mix completely before storing to maintain crispness. Use gluten-free substitutes if needed.