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1/14/2009

Valentine Snack Mix

My mother-in-law makes a snack mix that has no name. I call it crack because once you start eating it you are SERIOUSLY addicted. I know that some people might find the name offensive, so we will pretend like I don't call it that. For the sake of this post, we are going to call it Valentine Snack Mix.

I don't have a picture of this magical mix because, well, it usually doesn't last long enough to get the camera out. It is THAT good! But it sort of looks like this:

But better. A lot better.

And it is white, so it makes a good treat for Valentine's Day. And if white isn't good enough, then when you are done you can take some pink or red (or both) candy melts and drizzle them over the top.

What you need:

2 cups Chex cereal (I use wheat)
2 cups pretzels (the little twists)
1 cup nuts of your choice (whatever is your favorite. I like pecans. My MIL uses peanuts and cashews)
1 pkg slivered almonds
35 caramels cut into quarters (this part takes forever...but you have to do it!! It makes the mix! And you can't just throw them in without cutting them because 1/4 of a caramel is the PERFECT SIZE)
1 pkg white chocolate chips

What you do:

Toast the nuts (you can toast the pretzels and cereal too...or not) Mix everything except the the white chocolate chips. Melt those and then pour them over the mix. Stir it all together. Spread it out on parchment and let it cool. Then break it up and try not to eat it all!

21 comments:

TuTu's Bliss said...

Sounds great..I think I will try it add some pink food coloring to the chocolate for my pink loving princess!! Thanks, Jen

Jillene said...

You are right. It is crack. I HAVE to make it!!

Stephanie Wetzel said...

This looks awesome! I have to try it. My family would die for it.

But I might do dark chocolate cuz it's MY mix. ;)

Cass. Just Curious said...

I just gained 2.5 pounds thinking about this.

Anonymous said...

Sounds very good!

Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said...

I am SOOO making that. Thanks for the recipe!\
Jen

Anonymous said...

If I ever do make it, I will call it Crack in your honor! ;)

Reborn said...

OMG, I'm ROTFL! But unfortunately I don't care for white chocolate. I definitely understand the "crack" concept. Cheez-its are like that for me. :)

Thanks for the laugh!

LunaMoonbeam said...

I've heard that you can cut caramels much easier if you use a pair of shears coated with Pam...

This looks amazing! (Congrats on your MMB win, btw. :-))

Jessica said...

That sounds AWESOME!! I cant wait to try it!!!

Laura said...

You had me at caramel!

Lorie said...

Aunt LoLo, I know my MIL uses shears, but I am not sure if she coats them in Pam or not! I will have to ask her!

And I am sure that this will taste good with any type of chocolate. Dark would be YUMMY!

jen aka mommay said...

Ok, now I want to know *your* name for it! lol

SUPPORT said...

How fun! Thanks for sharing :)

Becca said...

schmo that sounds GOOD.

Anonymous said...

Oh my, this sounds heavenly! I am definitely going to have to make this!

Cassie said...

This sounds amazing! I can't wait to try it!!

Annie said...

i am a witness to this greatness!

Katie said...

My mom (also a #1 fan of your amazing blog) made this. She thanks you for ruining everyone's New Years diet. DELICIOUS!

Susan said...

Did you know that you can buy Kraft caramel chips in the baking section?? Perfect for this recipe and no work involved!

Jenny Bilbrey "Mimzie" said...

This is called "Crack"- at least where I come from. That is the only name I know it by.