Nothing beats waking up on New Year’s Day ready to dive into time with family and some tasty snacks. It is the perfect day for lounging with those you love and dreaming up big plans for the year ahead. This year, why not enjoy this tasty and easy to make snack in the comfort of your home? This Peanut Butter Crunch Mix is perfect for whipping up with the kids, uses just a few simple ingredients, and is oh so tasty. Take a look below at how to make a fun (and frugal!) batch of your own!
Peanut Butter Crunch Mix
Supplies needed:
2 Cups Cheerios
2 Cups Chex Rice Cereal
2 Cups Kix Cereal
1 Cup Captain Crunch Cereal (adds some crunch berry color)
1 Cup Dry Milk
1/2 Cup Butter
1/4 Cup Corn Syrup
1 Cup Peanut Butter
10 oz. Bag of Mini Marshmallows
1 cup of pretzel sticks
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Now just wait until you see how easy this is to make. You won’t believe it!
Directions:
1. Combine the butter, corn syrup, marshmallows, peanut butter, and dry milk in a sauce pan and stir on a low heat until melted and blended well.
2. Remove the mixture from the heat and pour in the dry cereal and pretzel sticks.
3. Mix the cereal well until it is well coated in the mixture.
4. Lay the mixture in a single layer on a cookie sheet or parchment paper. Allow it to cool and dry.
5. Sprinkle the layer of snack mix with the powdered sugar.
That’s all there is folks! You can now enjoy this sweet and salty treat that is perfect for munching on all day. Simply pour the contents into an air tight container or air tight baggie and it will stay fresh for days. Or, you can even place some in tins and give it as New Year’s Day gifts. Either way, it is so easy to make and even easier to love.
So gather your supplies and give this simple Peanut Butter Crunch mix a try. You are sure to think of it as your new snacking favorite.
Happy baking!