SALTY SNACK MIX RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray large roasting pan with no-stick cooking spray.
• Combine corn snacks, cereal, pretzels and pecans in prepared pan; set aside.
• Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt in 2-quart heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a full boil. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour syrup mixture over cereal mixture in pan; toss to coat.
• Bake 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, or until coating is set. Remove from oven; stir.
• Spread mixture onto waxed paper. Cool completely; stir in chocolate pieces. Break into pieces.
• Store in container with tight-fitting lid up to 1 week.

Steps:

• Combine Crispix, pretzels, peanuts and almonds in a large bowl and set aside.
• Cook brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.
• Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture, stirring to coat well. Spread evenly onto a lightly greased aluminum foil lined jelly roll pan (15x10 inches).
• Bake at 325ºF for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring twice. Spread immediately onto parchment paper or wax paper. Let stand to cool completely, separating mixture into individual pieces as it cools. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in Bugles. Store in an airtight container.