Best 8 Sweet Party Mix Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Are you seeking a delectable treat to delight your taste buds and wow your guests at your upcoming party? Look no further than the extraordinary world of sweet party mix! Embark on a culinary adventure with us as we guide you through the tantalizing options for creating the perfect sweet party mix. From classic combinations to innovative flavor fusions, we'll unveil the secrets to crafting a delightful assortment of sweet and savory treats that will leave your guests craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET PARTY MIX



Sweet Party Mix image

This is a great snack mix. Wherever I bring this, I am asked for the recipe. You can't stop eating it!

Provided by BOBBI POTE

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) package crispy corn and rice cereal
5 ounces slivered almonds
6 ounces toasted, chopped pecans
¾ cup butter
¾ cup dark corn syrup
1 ½ cups light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Lightly grease a large roasting pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix crispy corn and rice cereal, slivered almonds and toasted, chopped pecans.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and mix with dark corn syrup and light brown sugar. Pour the mixture over the crispy corn and rice cereal mixture. Stir and shake to coat all the nuts and cereal.
  • Pour the coated mixture into the prepared roasting pan. Stirring approximately every 15 minutes, cook 1 hour in the preheated oven. Cool on wax paper, and store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 176.6 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

SWEET 'N' SALTY PARTY MIX



Sweet 'n' Salty Party Mix image

These crunchy munchies are sure to rank high with your family and friends. The combination of flavors gets this sweet and salty chex mix recipe just right. -Candice Lumley, Charles City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield about 10 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (12 ounces) Corn Chex
1 package (10 ounces) Cheerios
1 package (10 ounces) Honeycomb cereal
1 package (10 ounces) pretzel sticks
1-3/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups canola oil
1-1/4 cups butter, melted
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons garlic salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275°. In a very large bowl, combine cereals and pretzels. In another bowl, mix the remaining ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat. , Transfer to a large roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, 1-1/4 hours or until cereal is crisp, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 560mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SWEET AND SALTY VALENTINE'S CHEX™ PARTY MIX



Sweet and Salty Valentine's Chex™ Party Mix image

Watch out: This crowd-pleasing snack mix, made with Vanilla Chex™, chocolate candies, popcorn and peanuts, is over-the-top addictive!

Provided by Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Snack

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup Vanilla Chex™ cereal
1 cup mini pretzels
2 cups lightly salted popped popcorn
1/2 cup salted peanuts
1/2 cup dark cocoa Candy Melts™
1/2 cup white Candy Melts™
1/2 cup seasonal M&M's® chocolate candies
1 tablespoon Valentine's candy sprinkles

Steps:

  • Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper or waxed paper. Spread cereal, mini pretzels, popcorn and peanuts on cookie sheet.
  • In separate bowls, microwave Candy Melts™ on Medium (50%) in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each, just until melted.
  • Use spoon to drizzle melts over cereal mixture. Top with candies and sprinkles. Let stand about 10 minutes or until drizzle is set. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 0 g

SWEET CRISPIX (OR CHEX) PARTY MIX



SWEET CRISPIX (OR CHEX) PARTY MIX image

Categories     Candy     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy

Number Of Ingredients 6

12oz box or 6 cups of cereal.
2 cups of mixed nuts
1 cup brown sugar ( I have another recipe that says 1 1/2c.)
1 1/2 sticks of butter (3/4 cup)
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 tsp baking soda

Steps:

  • mix cereal and nuts together in large bowl. set aside. melt butter, sugar and corn syrup in sauce pan over medium heat, boil 1 minute stirring constantly. remove from heat and stir in baking soda. stir 1 minute. (it will be foamy.). quickly pour mixture over cereal and nuts and stir until well combined. You can now use the oven or microwave. Microwave: your cereal mixture must be in a microwave safe bowl. Cook on high for 1 minute; stir and repeat 4 more times. Oven: put cereal mixture on cookie sheets covered with parchment paper. bake at 250 F for 15 min. Stir and bake another 15min. For Both methods: after baking or microwaving, spread the mixture out on the counter, covered with wax paper (or parchment paper )that has been sprayed with Pam. Let cool then break into pieces.

SWEET & SALTY PARTY MIX



Sweet & Salty Party Mix image

My husband doesn't like traditional party mixes because he thinks they're too salty or sweet. He calls this one his favorite-it's just right. -Jackie Burns, Kettle Falls, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups each Corn Chex, Rice Chex and Wheat Chex
3 cups miniature pretzels
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Place cereal, pretzels, cranberries and almonds in a greased 6-qt. slow cooker; toss to combine. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda. Drizzle over cereal mixture and toss to coat., Cook, covered, on low 1 hour, stirring halfway through cooking. Spread onto waxed paper; cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SWEET PARTY CHEX MIX WITH BERRIES



Sweet Party Chex Mix With Berries image

This party mix recipe came from my favorite cookbook, Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book. My DH loves party mix so this is a popular recipe in our home.

Provided by lauralie41

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups bite-size Corn Chex
4 cups bite-size Rice Chex
2 cups pretzels (knots)
1 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup dried blueberries or 1 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • Combine corn and rice cereals, pretzels, and almonds together in large roasting pan or baking dish, set aside.
  • Bring to boil while stirring in a medium saucepan the brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. When mixture comes to boiling point stop stirring and let boil for an additional 5 minutes over medium heat.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the baking soda. Pour immediately over cereal mixture. Stir gently to evenly coat cereal mixture.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in 300 degree oven. Stir and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from oven, stir in dried fruit, and spread mixture on buttered foil to cool. Break into bite size pieces and store in airtight container.

SWEET-POTATO PUMPKIN SEED, AND CHICKPEA PARTY MIX



Sweet-Potato Pumpkin Seed, and Chickpea Party Mix image

Categories     Potato     Appetizer     Fry     Cocktail Party     Dried Fruit     Raisin     Legume     Chickpea     Hot Pepper     Root Vegetable     Pumpkin     Sweet Potato/Yam     Poker/Game Night     Deep-Fry     Party     Seed     Gourmet     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and patted dry
4 cups vegetable oil
1 small sweet potato
1/2 cup hulled (green) pumpkin seeds
3 (4-inch-long) fresh hot red chiles, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
Special Equipment
a deep-fat thermometer

Steps:

  • Arrange chickpeas in 1 layer on paper towels and allow to air-dry while frying other ingredients.
  • Heat oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until deep-fat thermometer registers 365°F.
  • While oil is heating, peel sweet potato and, using peeler (preferably Y-shaped), shave enough thin strips to measure 2 cups (reserve remaining sweet potato for another use).
  • Fry sweet-potato shavings, 1/2 cup at a time, until golden and just crisp, about 1 minute, then transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. (Return oil to 365°F between batches.)
  • Cool oil to 340°F.
  • Fry pumpkin seeds in 2 batches, covered (seeds will pop and splatter), until puffed (but not brown), 30 seconds to 1 minute, then transfer with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. (Return oil to 340°F between batches.)
  • Fry chiles until crisp but still red, about 1 minute, then transfer with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • Fry chickpeas in 2 batches until golden and crisp throughout, 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • Toss sweet-potato crisps, pumpkin seeds, chiles, chickpeas, and raisins with sugar, cayenne, and salt to taste.

SWEET PARTY MIX



SWEET PARTY MIX image

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 oz pkg)box Crispix cereal
5 ounces slivered almonds
6 ounces toasted and chopped pecans
3/4 cup butter
3/4 light corn syrup
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
Salt to sprinkle

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Lightly grease a large roasting pan. In a large bowl, mix cereal, slivered almonds and pecans. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and mix with corn syrup and brown sugar. Pour the mixture over the cereal. Stir to coat all ingredients in the bowl. Pour the coated mixture into prepared roasting pan. Cook 1 hour in the preheated oven. Stir every 15 minutes. Sprinkle with salt. Cool on wax paper. Store in airtight container. Enjoy!!!

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and high-quality ingredients: Ensure that the nuts, cereals, and candies you use are fresh and flavorful. Stale ingredients can ruin the taste of your sweet party mix.
  • Experiment with different flavors and textures: Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of nuts, cereals, and candies. Try combining sweet, salty, crunchy, and chewy elements for a well-balanced and interesting snack mix.
  • Pay attention to the ratio of ingredients: Make sure you have a good balance of nuts, cereals, and candies. Too many nuts can make the mix too heavy, while too many candies can make it too sweet. Aim for a mix that has a variety of textures and flavors.
  • Add some special touches: To make your sweet party mix extra special, consider adding some unique ingredients like dried fruits, chocolate chips, or even a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg.
  • Package your sweet party mix attractively: If you're giving your sweet party mix as a gift or taking it to a party, package it in a festive or decorative container. This will make it look more appealing and add to the overall enjoyment.

Conclusion:

Sweet party mix is a versatile and customizable snack that is perfect for any occasion. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you can easily find one that suits your taste and preferences. Whether you prefer a classic mix with nuts, cereals, and candies, or a more unique mix with dried fruits, chocolate chips, or spices, you're sure to find a sweet party mix that will be a hit. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these recipes a try and enjoy the deliciousness!

Related Topics