Festive Pine Cone Snack Mix (Printable Version)

Sweet and savory crunchy mix featuring nuts, pretzels, and chocolate chips for festive moments.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 3 cups mini pretzel twists
02 - 2 cups rice cereal squares
03 - 1 cup roasted almonds
04 - 1 cup honey-roasted peanuts

→ Coating

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
06 - 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
07 - 1/4 cup honey
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Garnish

10 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
11 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine mini pretzel twists, rice cereal squares, roasted almonds, and honey-roasted peanuts.
03 - Melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in packed brown sugar, honey, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Simmer gently, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
04 - Pour warm coating evenly over the mixed base ingredients. Gently toss until all pieces are well coated.
05 - Spread the coated mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
06 - Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the slightly cooled mixture so they adhere without melting completely.
07 - Once fully cooled, dust the mix evenly with powdered sugar to create a snowy appearance.
08 - Transfer the snack mix into a large bowl or portion into small cups for individual servings.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Sweet and savory flavor balance
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • Substitute nuts with pumpkin seeds for a nut-free version
  • Add dried cranberries for a tart twist
03 -
  • Ensure the coating mixture is warm when poured for even coverage
  • Let the mix cool completely before adding powdered sugar for best appearance
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