Best Cranberry Chocolate Chex Snack Mix Recipes

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CRANBERRY-ORANGE CHEX™ MIX



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Give the gift of a homemade snack mix. This one may be the "berry" best you'll make!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Gifts & Decor

Time 55m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
3 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal
1 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300°F. In large bowl, mix cereals and almonds.
  • In microwavable measuring cup, mix butter, brown sugar and juice concentrate. Microwave uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into ungreased large roasting pan.
  • Bake uncovered 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Stir in cranberries. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

CURRIED CRANBERRY SNACK MIX



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Pack this easy-to-make munchie in a sleek glass or acrylic canister adorned with cotton yarn, and it'll be ready to put under the tree. Get that candy-cane brightness by winding yarn in shades of red and pink around the canister before topping with a homemade pompom. -Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups Corn Chex
3 cups Rice Chex
1 can (6 ounces) French-fried onions
2 cups miniature pretzels
1-1/2 cups honey-roasted peanuts
1/3 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1-1/2 cups dried cranberries, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Place the butter, honey, honey mustard, curry powder and garlic powder in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds or until mixture is smooth. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat., Place half of the mixture in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring after each minute. Stir in 3/4 cup cranberries. Immediately spread onto waxed paper; cool completely. Repeat with remaining cereal and cranberries. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY PARTY MIX



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The combination of real maple syrup, hazelnuts and dried cranberries really makes this stand out from the crowd. -Nicole Filizetti, Grand Marais, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups Cinnamon Chex
2 cups Corn Chex
2 cups Wheat Chex
2 cups hazelnuts
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the cereals and hazelnuts; set aside. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the syrup, butter, brown sugar, salt and nutmeg. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir until blended. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat., Microwave on high for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring after each minute. Stir in cranberries. Spread onto waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 427mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CRANBERRY-CHOCOLATE CHEX® SNACK MIX



Cranberry-Chocolate Chex® Snack Mix image

Surprise your kids in 10 minutes with this party snack mix made using Chex® cereals, popcorn, chocolate chips, cranberries, pretzels and soy nuts. A sweet treat!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups unsalted unbuttered popped popcorn
2 cups Multi-Bran Chex™ cereal
2 cups Chocolate Chex™ cereal
1 cup pretzel nuggets or twists
2/3 cup soy nuts (roasted soybeans)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In gallon-size food-storage plastic bag or 3-quart container, mix all ingredients.
  • Seal bag and shake ingredients to mix, or stir ingredients in container. Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

WHITE CHOCOLATE SNACK MIX



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Here is a sweet snack mix that is delicious and colorful. Saltiness and sweetness is the best combination! Don't be afraid of trying other cereals, candy or nuts. Salted almonds, granola, or, butterscotch chips would be fine substitutes or additions.

Provided by Sue

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) package mini twist pretzels
5 cups toasted oat cereal
5 cups crispy corn cereal squares
2 cups salted peanuts
1 (14 ounce) package candy-coated milk chocolate pieces
2 (11 ounce) packages white chocolate chips
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Line 3 baking sheets with waxed paper or parchment. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine mini pretzels, toasted oat cereal, crispy corn cereal squares, salted peanuts, and candy-coated chocolate pieces. Set aside.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chips and oil on medium-high for 2 minutes, stirring once. Microwave on high for 10 seconds; stir until smooth. Pour over cereal mixture and mix well.
  • Spread onto prepared baking sheets. Cool; break apart. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 4.7 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 262.3 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

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