Cinnamon-Sugar Party Mix

Name: Cinnamon-Sugar Party Mix
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 c.
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. plus 1/3 c. granulated sugar, divided; 2 tsp. plus 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon, divided; 3 c. toasted rice squares cereal (we used Rice Chex); 2 c. toasted corn squares cereal (we used Corn Chex); 3 c. salted popped popcorn; 2 c. pretzel snaps; 1 c. raw cashews; 3/4 c. unsalted butter, melted; 1/3 c. packed light brown sugar; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt

This will be your most-requested party guest.

By Tina MartinezPublished: Jan 11, 2025

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mike garten

Yields:

12 c.

Total Time:

1 hr

Want to see a cool magic trick? Set out a bowl of this crunchy, sugar-dusted snack mix and watch it disappear by the handful. The combo of butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon is utterly irresistible.

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. plus 1/3 c. granulated sugar, divided
2 tsp. plus 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon, divided
3 cups toasted rice squares cereal (we used Rice Chex)
2 cups toasted corn squares cereal (we used Corn Chex)
3 cups salted popped popcorn
2 cups pretzel snaps
1 cup raw cashews
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 tsp. kosher salt

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 300°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Set aside until ready to use.
2. Step 2In large bowl, toss together cereal, popcorn, pretzels, and cashews.
3. Step 3In medium bowl, whisk together butter, brown sugar, salt, and remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar and tablespoon cinnamon. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat well.
4. Step 4Transfer to prepared baking sheet and bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until cashews are toasted and mixture is crunchy, 42 to 45 minutes. Immediately return to same large bowl and toss well with reserved cinnamon sugar. Transfer to another rimmed baking sheet and let cool completely on wire rack. Party mix will keep in airtight container at room temp up to 1 week.