Sweet Heat Party Snack Mix

Ingredients

• 4 cups Rice cereal squares
• 3 cups Corn cereal squares
• 3 cups Mini pretzels
• 1 1/2 cups Roasted peanuts or cashews
• 2 cups Cheddar crackers
• 6 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp Honey
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1/2 tsp Chili powder
• 1/4 tsp, optional Cayenne
• 1 tsp Kosher salt
• To finish Flaky salt

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 250 F and line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment. In a very large bowl, combine the cereals, pretzels, nuts, and cheddar crackers.

2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Stir in honey, Worcestershire, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne if using, and kosher salt.

3. Pour the warm butter mixture over the dry ingredients in three additions, tossing gently after each pour so the seasoning coats everything without crushing the cereal.

4. Divide the mix between the prepared baking sheets and spread into even layers. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes and rotating the pans once.

5. Sprinkle the hot mix with flaky salt, then cool completely on the pans. It crisps as it cools, so resist the urge to pack it up while it is warm.

6. Serve in a big bowl or pack into jars and bags for gifting. Store airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week.