Easy Crispix Snack Mix
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This Crispix Snack Mix is one of those easy recipes that is perfect for parties, game days, or just munching while watching a movie. I love to make it during the holidays because it is so quick to put together and yet is so much more special than just opening a bag of chips.
This scrumptious Crispix snack mix is made with a blend of Crispix cereal and pecans topped with a seasoned, buttery, brown sugar glaze. Every bite of this irresistible snack has a sweet, salty, and savory crunch.
This simple recipe is quick to put together and can be easily customized to include your favorite savory snack mix ingredients. Crispix snack mix is perfect for parties and great for homemade gift-giving, but my favorite way to enjoy it is on the couch watching a movie.
Why You’ll Love This Homemade Party Mix
- Easy Recipe – this snack mix is so easy to put together with just a few simple ingredients.
- Festive – This delicious snack mix tastes special and is great for parties or for gift-giving.
- Easy to Customize – You can add other ingredients to give this mix your own style.
Snack Mix Ingredients
You only need a few basic ingredients to make this homemade snack blend, but feel free to customize it using some of the suggestions in the section below.
- Crispix cereal – or similar cereal like Chex
- Pecans
- Light brown sugar – I find dark brown sugar makes this too chewy
- Light corn syrup
- Butter – salted or unsalted butter works
- Vanilla extract
- Baking soda – don’;t use baking powder or you won’t get the right results
Equipment Needed To Make
- Saucepan
- Sheet pans
- Rubber spatula
Substitutions & Alterations
- Add pretzels, peanuts, or mini sourdough or melba toasts/crisps to customize this snack mix. You can also add M&Ms or dried fruit pieces to change it up.
- Other nuts or seeds like cashews, pepitas, peanuts, etc can be used, just be sure to use raw so they don’t burn in the oven.
- Substitute Chex cereal for the Crispix cereal.
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How to Make Crispix Snack Mix
This is a simplified Step by Step Instructions overview – Full directions in recipe card below.
Step 1 – Combine cereal and nuts.
Step 2 – Prepare the glaze in a saucepan.
Step 3 – Heat until mixture comes to a boil.
Step 4 – Pour glaze over cereal mixture, toss to coat evenly.
Step 5 – Bake as directed.
Step 6 – Let cool and serve or store.
Time Saving Tips & Tricks
- Use a roasting pan or high-walled baking pan for even baking and easy stirring.
- Cool completely before storing to avoid the mix getting soggy.
- Store in airtight containers for up to 1 week.
- Great for holiday gift jars or party favor bags.
Serving and Storage
- Serve in bowls or on your snack board at your next party.
- Fill mason jars or cellophane bags with this snack mix and attach a ribbon for gifts.
- Store in an airtight container at room temp and eat within 1 week.
FAQs
Can I use an air fryer or microwave instead of the oven?
Yes, combine the ingredients and microwave 2 minutes at a time (stirring each round) for about 6-8 minutes total. This can also be made in the air fryer at 250° for about an hour. Check doneness after 45 minutes.
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Crispix Snack Mix
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Sauce Pan
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 9.8 oz. box Crispix cereal
- 2 cups pecan halves
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250F. Spray a large baking sheet (or two medium baking sheets) with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Crispix and pecans; set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Heat over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil, stirring often.
- Remove the sugar mixture from the heat and add the vanilla extract, then stir in the baking soda until fluffy.
- Pour the mixture over the Crispix and pecans and toss to coat.
- Spread the Crispix mix evenly onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake at 250F for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheets from the oven and transfer the Crispix mix onto wax paper or parchment paper to cool to room temperature. If needed, break larger chunks of the snack mix into bite-sized pieces.
- Store the snack mix in an airtight food storage container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Notes
Nutrition
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