Description
This Snow Day Snack Mix is the perfect blend of salty, sweet, and crunchy textures. Ready in just 22 minutes, it's ideal for movie nights, holiday parties, or cozy winter afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup cheese crackers
- 1 cup roasted nuts (almonds, cashews, or peanuts)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Optional: ½ cup M&M’s or chocolate candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pretzels, cheese crackers, and roasted nuts.
- Drizzle melted butter over the mixture, then sprinkle with cinnamon and salt. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Add mini marshmallows, white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and optional M&M’s. Stir gently to mix.
- Store in an airtight container or serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh marshmallows for best texture.
- Add popcorn or cereal for extra volume.
- Swap nuts for seeds to make it nut-free.
- Choose gluten-free crackers and pretzels for dietary needs.
- Customize with seasonal candy colors (e.g., red & green for Christmas).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Bake and Mix
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg