Description
As a busy mom, I know how precious time can be, especially during those jam-packed holiday celebrations. That’s why I adore this Patriotic Party Mix. It’s the ideal treat for those gatherings when you need something quick and festive! Combining sweet and salty flavors, this snack mix not only delights the taste buds but also showcases our beloved red, white, and blue. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or heading to a family gathering, this recipe is sure to impress your loved ones and keep spirits high. Let’s dive into this fun culinary adventure!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups Pretzels
- 2 1/2 cups Cheerios
- 2 1/2 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 1 cup Peanuts
- 1 cup Mini Marshmallows
- 1 bag Red, White & Blue M&M’s
- 1 bag Kraft Caramels, Halved
- 2 1/2 cups White Chocolate Chips
- 1 1/2 tbsp Crisco
- Patriotic Sprinkles
Instructions
- Unwrap the bag of caramels, cut each piece in half, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine pretzels, Cheerios, Rice Chex cereal, peanuts, mini-marshmallows, M&M’s, and halved caramels.
- Lay out a large piece of parchment paper on the counter.
- Melt white chocolate chips with Crisco until smooth in a microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the mix and stir until well combined and covered.
- Spread over parchment paper and generously sprinkle patriotic sprinkles over the mixture.
- Let sit until hardened. Once set, break into smaller pieces.
Notes
- This mix is perfect for gatherings or holiday celebrations.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite snacks.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing and Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg