Crunching Snow Snack Mix Recipes

SNOW DAY SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
• Place popped popcorn on top of the parchment paper.
• Melt candy coating according to package directions and pour over the top of the popcorn. Use tongs to toss to evenly coat popcorn
• Add the pretzels and M&M'S and toss with tongs to coat again.
• Add sprinkles and marshmallows and toss again.
• Let the snack mix set for 30 minutes before breaking apart and serving.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container.

CRUNCHING SNOW SNACK MIX

Steps:

• you will need about 9 cups of mixed miniature cereal squares.a variety is nice --
• mix together all ingredients except chocolate and set aside.
• melt chocolate in microwave or double boiler -- stir thoroughly until melted.
• pour chocolate over dry ingredients.mix together with a large spoon --
• spread in a thin layer on wax paper.
• when cool.break into small pieces.
• store in an airtight container --
• makes 16 cups.

SNOW COVERED CRUNCH BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, 1/2 cup butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 15 minutes.
• In large microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and the remaining 1/2 cup butter on High about 1 1/2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until melted and smooth. Add peanut butter; mix until well blended.
• Place cereal in 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag. Using your hands, gently break cereal into small pieces. Gently stir cereal into chocolate mixture until cereal is coated. Spread cereal mixture evenly over cookie crust; gently press. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until bars are set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

CAP'N CRUNCH TRAIL MIX

Steps:

• Happily dump all ingredients into big bowl and stir to mix.
• Store in airtight container.
• Vary amounts and ingredients to your heart's desire.

PRALINE PECAN CRUNCH SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Heat oven to 250ºF. Spray 13 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Combine cereal and pecans in pan; mix well.
• In large microwaveable bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup and margarine.
• Microwave on HIGH 1 minute 30 seconds; stir. Microwave an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds or until boiling.
• Stir vanilla and baking soda and optional salt into sugar mixture. Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly.
• Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet, spreading mixture in even layer. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store tightly covered at room temperature.