Best 5 Sweet Salty Caramel Snack Mix Recipes

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Are you craving a sweet and salty snack that is both delicious and easy to make? Look no further than a sweet salty caramel snack mix! This irresistible treat combines the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, with a satisfying crunch that is sure to satisfy your cravings. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a mouthwatering snack mix that is perfect for parties, movie nights, or simply enjoying as a treat. Whether you prefer a classic caramel corn mix or a more adventurous combination with nuts, pretzels, and dried fruit, there's a recipe out there that will surely hit the spot. So gather your ingredients, grab a bowl, and let's get started on creating the ultimate sweet salty caramel snack mix that will tantalize your taste buds!

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SWEET AND SALTY SNACK MIX



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This snack mix has been a family favorite for over 20 years. It's the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy. It's sure to please the whole crowd with no corn syrup and no hot oven! This makes a great gift for the holidays and also freezes really well.

Provided by MARGARET N

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 25m

Yield 17

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12 ounce) package crispy corn and rice cereal
1 ⅓ cups pecan halves
1 ⅓ cups almonds
1 ⅓ cups cashews
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, or more to taste
¾ cup raisins
1 stick butter
3 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place cereal, pecans, almonds, cashews, coconut, and raisins in a large brown paper bag or large microwave-safe bowl and stir or shake to mix.
  • Melt 1 stick plus 3 tablespoons butter, brown sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour over the cereal mixture and stir to coat.
  • Microwave on high in three 90-second intervals, stirring between intervals, 4 1/2 minutes total. Spread out to cool before breaking apart.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 19.7 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 372.5 mg, Sugar 28.3 g

CARAMEL SNACK MIX



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This is the most requested item I bring to the office. It has become the Christmas gift of choice from my kitchen.

Provided by Trish Bennett

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup butter
¾ cup white corn syrup
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup almonds
1 (12 ounce) package crispy corn and rice cereal

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Spray a large roasting pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a medium-size microwave safe bowl, mix butter, white corn syrup and brown sugar. Place the mixture in the microwave and cook 2 minutes, or until butter melts.
  • Place the cereal, pecans and almonds into the prepared roasting pan. Pour the melted butter mixture over the cereal and nuts and mix gently until the cereal and nuts are coated.
  • Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • As the snack mix is cooling, be sure to continue to stir so that the mix will not harden in one big lump.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 182.6 mg, Sugar 16.3 g

SWEET 'N' SALTY PARTY MIX



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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 SNACK MIX



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Make and share this Sweet and Salty Snack Mix recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups Crispix cereal
2 cups bite-size pretzel sticks
1 cup honey roasted peanuts
1 (6 ounce) can roasted salted almonds
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
3 cups Bugles original flavor snacks

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.3, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 221.2, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 13.5, Protein 7.2

SWEET-AND-SALTY PARTY MIX



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This joyful, crunchy snack to share with friends (and enjoy with cocktails) relies on corn syrup, sugar and soy sauce for a balance of sweet and savory. The glaze in this recipe is a riff on the sweet-and-salty coating used in cereal-seaweed snack mixes found in Hawaii that bakes into an irresistible, super-crisp shell. A bit of Worcestershire sauce lend some tang, and cayenne adds a surprising touch of heat. Use the mix-in amounts as a guide, and feel free to use whatever cereals, crackers and nuts speak to you.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     snack, finger foods

Time 1h30m

Yield About 16 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for greasing the pans
1/2 cup/113 grams salted butter (1 stick)
1/3 cup/105 grams light corn syrup
1/3 cup/67 grams granulated sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
4 cups/100 grams crunchy, salty snacks, such as cheese crackers, rice crackers, bagel chips, sesame sticks or a combination
3 cups/115 grams salted mini pretzels
6 cups/180 grams rice or corn Chex or Crispix cereal, or a combination
3 cups/29 grams store-bought or homemade salted popcorn
1 cup/125 grams roasted, salted cashews (or your favorite nut)
1/4 cup/35 grams hemp or sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 250 degrees. Lightly grease two rimmed baking sheets with vegetable oil. In a small saucepan, combine 3 tablespoons vegetable oil with the butter, corn syrup, sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire, salt and cayenne. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until the mixture is smooth and syrupy, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the snack mix, except the hemp seeds. Pour the syrup over the mix and toss with a wooden spoon to evenly coat all the pieces.
  • Divide the mix across the two prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle the hemp seeds evenly over the mixture on both baking sheets.
  • Bake until the mix is dry, about 1 hour and 15 minutes, tossing well every 15 minutes. The mixture will be dry but still sticky, and will set as it cools.
  • Let the mix cool completely before breaking it into pieces to serve. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Tips:

  • Use a large mixing bowl to combine all of the ingredients. This will help to ensure that the snack mix is evenly coated.
  • If you don't have a microwave, you can melt the butter and caramel in a saucepan over low heat.
  • Be careful not to overcook the caramel. If it gets too hot, it will burn and become bitter.
  • Add the pretzels and popcorn to the mixing bowl before the caramel has completely cooled. This will help to prevent the caramel from sticking to the bowl.
  • Store the snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

This sweet and salty caramel snack mix is the perfect treat for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet, salty, or somewhere in between, this snack mix is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy treat, give this caramel snack mix a try.

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