Nuts and bolts to me is a bit of a Christmas staple. This sweet, slightly salty, crunchy snack is a must for any holiday get together. It’s a super easy snack that anyone can make, and customize to their liking. Just don’t forget to share!
Tips for the perfect nuts & bolts
- Mix with your hands to make sure everything is incorporated well.
- Bake at a low temperature, stirring often so it doesn’t clump together.
- Cool completely before storing in an air tight container.
Nuts and Bolts
INGREDIENTS
- 3 cups of Multigrain Cheerios
- 2 cups of crispix
- 2 cups of cheezits
- 2 cups of salted pretzel sticks
- 2 cups of roasted salted peanuts
- ¾ cup melted butter
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 Tbsp paprika
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp onion powder
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 250°F
- In a large bowl mix together the Cheerios, Crispix, cheezits, pretzels, and peanuts. Set aside.
- Melt the butter, then mix in the remaining ingredients until well incorporated.
- Pour the melted butter mixture over the dry cereal mixture and toss until the mixture is well coated.
- Place the mixture on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 1 1/2 hours stirring every 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
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