day 312: holiday snack mix—reindeer spicy snack mix

A couple of entries ago, I introduced goody gifts that families can make (or at least assemble) together (http://positiveparenting3-6-5.blogspot.com/2010/11/day-310-christmas-goodies.html  ). Then yesterday I started out with our first “sweet” snack mix (http://positiveparenting3-6-5.blogspot.com/2010/11/day-311-holiday-snack-mixwhite.html   )--which was a sweet, simple one.

Today I would like to introduce a spicy one that takes a little more work (stove top sauce and then baking mix)—but is still not too difficult. It is different (and a little spicier) than your typical Chex mix. Give it a try!

(Again, I based the servings on 2 cup servings, the amount we put in individual bags for gifts.)



Reindeer Spicy Snack Mix serv=2 cups/b serves 24

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8 Cup Bugles If unavail, may use

fritos

8 Cup Cheez it

8 Cup Pretzel Twists

4 Cup Corn Chex Cereal

4 Cup Bite Sized Shredded Wheat

4 Cup Pecan halves

3 Cup Butter Melted

8 Tablespoon Maple Syrup

10 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce

5 Teaspoon Cajun seasoning

 2-4 Tablespoons Cayenne Pepper





Instructions

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1. In large bowl, combine all but butter, syrup, worc sauce, cajun, and

cayenne.

2. In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients.

3. Pour wet ingredients over dry mixture and toss to coat.

4. Transfer to an ungreased 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan (more than one for

multiple batches).

5. Bake, uncovered, at 250' regular for 1 hr, stirring evry 15 mins (45-50

mins convection; stirring every ten; adjust for multiple batches and stir

more frequently).





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