Peanutty Butterscotch Snack Mix π₯π«
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 10 cups
Description:
This Peanutty Butterscotch Snack Mix is a delightful twist on a classic recipe, originally inspired by one found on the back of a cereal box. With a delectable blend of crunchy peanuts, sweet M&M’s, and a luscious butterscotch coating, it’s perfect for satisfying your snack cravings, whether you’re at home or on the go. Plus, it’s easily customizable to suit your taste preferencesβjust swap out the M&M’s for raisins if you’re feeling adventurous!
Ingredients:
- 8 cups cereal (your favorite variety)
- 1 cup salted peanuts
- 1 cup M&M’s (or raisins, if preferred)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 – 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Start by gathering all your ingredients. Measure out the cereal, peanuts, M&M’s, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, butter, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cereal, salted peanuts, and M&M’s. Mix them well to ensure an even distribution of ingredients.
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Melt Chocolate and Butterscotch: In a saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and butter. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and well-combined. Be careful not to let it burn.
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Incorporate Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Once the chocolate and butterscotch mixture is smooth, add the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract. Continue stirring until everything is melted and fully incorporated.
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Coat Cereal Mixture: Pour the melted mixture over the cereal mixture in the bowl. Stir well to ensure that all the cereal, peanuts, and M&M’s are evenly coated with the butterscotch mixture.
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Allow to Cool Slightly: Let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent clumping.
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Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add 1 cup of powdered sugar to the mixture in the bowl. Toss the mixture gently to coat everything evenly.
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Continue Coating: Keep adding powdered sugar gradually, about 1/2 cup at a time, tossing the mixture between additions. Ensure that all pieces are well-coated with powdered sugar.
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Store: Once fully coated, transfer the Peanutty Butterscotch Snack Mix to a tightly covered container for storage. It can be kept at room temperature for several days, although it’s so delicious, it’s likely to disappear quickly!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 509.4
- Fat: 31.8g
- Saturated Fat: 12.1g
- Cholesterol: 15.1mg
- Sodium: 297.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 51.2g
- Fiber: 3.6g
- Sugar: 43.4g
- Protein: 10.1g
Recipe Notes:
- This snack mix is highly customizable. Feel free to add in your favorite nuts, dried fruits, or even pretzels for extra crunch and flavor.
- If you’re making this for a special occasion, consider adding festive sprinkles or candy toppings to make it even more colorful and fun.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness. It’s unlikely you’ll have leftovers for long, though, as this snack mix tends to disappear quickly whenever it’s served!
