Holiday Snack Mix
This addictive holiday snack mix combines a perfect blend of crunchy nuts, pretzels, popcorn, and sweet chocolate that will impress everyone at your gathering.
Ingredients
Snack Mix Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts) Use your favorite mixed nuts.
- 2 cups pretzels
- 2 cups popcorn (popped) Use plain or lightly salted popcorn.
- 1 cup chocolate chips (dark or milk) Choose your preferred chocolate.
- 1 cup M&Ms or similar candy
- 1 cup dried cranberries or raisins Can substitute with other dried fruits.
Coating Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup melted butter or coconut oil
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey Maple syrup for a vegan option.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed nuts, pretzels, popped popcorn, chocolate chips, M&Ms, and dried cranberries.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, maple syrup or honey, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before breaking it into pieces.
Notes
Store in an airtight container to keep fresh for up to two weeks. Can be served in a bowl at parties or gifted in mason jars.