Q1: Why is my snack mix soggy instead of crispy?

The most common culprits are not baking it long enough or not letting it cool completely. The low-and-slow bake is crucial for drying out the mix, and it will continue to crisp up significantly as it cools on the pan.

Q2: Can I make this with different kinds of cereals, nuts, or crackers?

Yes, absolutely! This recipe is wonderfully versatile. Feel free to use your favorite combination of crunchy ingredients. Cheese crackers, oyster crackers, different nut varieties, or even bagel chips would all be fantastic additions.

Q3: Can I make this vegetarian?

Of course! To make this recipe vegetarian, simply be sure to use a vegetarian-friendly Worcestershire sauce (as some brands contain anchovies) and use a vegetarian stuffing mix.

Q4: Can I add chocolate to this snack mix?

Yes! For a delicious, sweet-and-salty twist, you can stir in about 1 to 2 cups of M&Ms, Reese's Pieces, or some candy corn after the snack mix has cooled completely.

Q5: What's the best way to toast pecans?

The easiest method is to simply spread your pecans in a single layer on a dry baking sheet and bake them in a 350°F oven for about 5-8 minutes, until they are fragrant and have deepened in color slightly.

Thanksgiving Snack Mix (An Easy & Addictive Holiday Recipe!)

A festive and savory recipe for a homemade ‘Thanksgiving Snack Mix,’ perfect for a holiday party or gathering. This easy, baked snack mix features a combination of corn and rice cereals, mini crackers, pretzels, and stuffing mix, all tossed with toasted pecans. The mix is coated in a rich, aromatic brown butter that has been infused with fresh herbs like thyme, sage, and rosemary, and seasoned with maple syrup and spices. The entire mixture is baked until dry and crispy, with sweet dried cranberries stirred in at the end.

Author: Evelyn

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups corn cereal squares (e.g., Chex)
2 1/2 cups rice cereal squares (e.g., Chex)
2 cups mini Cheddar-flavored crackers
2 cups mini pretzels or pretzel snaps
2 cups seasoned cubed stuffing mix
1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter
3 sprigs fresh thyme, plus 2 tablespoons chopped thyme leaves
2 sprigs fresh sage
1 sprig fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together the corn cereal, rice cereal, crackers, pretzels, stuffing mix, and toasted pecans. Set aside.
Make the Brown Butter Sauce: Melt the butter in a medium, light-colored skillet over medium heat. Add the thyme, sage, and rosemary sprigs. Continue to cook, swirling the skillet, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the butter turns a nutty brown.
Pour the mixture through a sieve into a medium bowl, pressing on the herbs to release any excess butter. Let the brown butter cool for 15 minutes.
To the cooled brown butter, add the maple syrup, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and seasoned salt. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is emulsified and slightly thickened.
Bake the Snack Mix: Pour the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes.
Stir in the chopped thyme, toss to combine, and continue to bake for about another 10 minutes, until the mixture is dry to the touch.
Let the snack mix cool completely on the baking sheet, then stir in the dried cranberries.

Notes

This is the perfect big-batch savory snack for a holiday party like Thanksgiving.
Making brown butter infused with fresh herbs is a key step that adds a deep, nutty, and aromatic flavor to the snack mix. Be sure to watch it carefully so it doesn’t burn.
The dried cranberries are added after the mix has been baked and cooled to prevent them from becoming too hard or burnt.
This snack mix can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/thanksgiving-snack-mix/