How many of you enjoy eating a sweet and salty type of snack mix? I know I do! I used to purchase something similar to this recipe at the grocery store by the bagful. Not any more! I know use this recipe and make my own. Once I have it all prepared, I store it in a plastic container (canister) to keep it fresh. It’s really easy-to-make and tastes really good!
The recipe is courtesy of Popcorn.org and will yield approximately 14 cups.
Sweet and Salty Popcorn Party Mix Recipe
10 cups popped popcorn
2 cups miniature pretzel twists (or another small pretzel shape)
1 cup pecans
1 cup peanuts
2 cups rice, wheat or corn cereal squares
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Place popcorn, pretzels, pecans, peanuts and cereal in a very large bowl; set aside.
Heat butter, brown sugar and corn syrup in a medium saucepan. Stir mixture over medium heat until it begins to boil. Boil 3 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda (mixture will foam).
Pour syrup over popcorn mixture in bowl and stir until evenly coated. Pour mixture onto a large, rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan. Bake 30 minutes, stirring twice during baking time. Stir mixture a few times as it cools on baking sheet. Store in an airtight container.
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I love how many different ways there are to flavor popcorn. I am sure i would enjoy the sweet and salty taste of this recipe.
Oh, I am making this one too. Thank you for these recipes.
This would also make a great gift for friends. Or to have at a party.
I adore Popcorn; all kinds of popcorn! There is just something about the salty flavor of popcorn with the sweetness of the sugar that is a winning combination. This would make a great hostess gift.
Oh, I bet this tastes great. I’m a big fan of snacks that combine sweet and salty.