Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn)
- 3 cups mini pretzels
- 2 cups Goldfish crackers
- 1 cup roasted peanuts (optional)
- 1 cup M&Ms
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In the biggest bowl you have, add Chex, mini pretzels, Goldfish, and peanuts (if using).
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat, then whisk in Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Pour the warm glaze over the dry mix and gently fold with a rubber spatula (or clean hands) until everything is lightly coated.
- Spread mixture evenly across the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until dry and extra-crunchy.
- Remove from oven and cool completely (this is the key so your candy doesn’t melt).
- Once fully cool, gently toss in M&Ms and chocolate chips.
- Serve immediately or store airtight to keep it crunchy.
Notes
Wait until the mix is completely cool before adding M&Ms or chocolate chips, or you’ll end up with a melted brown smudge. Store airtight to keep it crunchy for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg