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Sweet Spicy Sesame Snack Mix

Sweet Spicy Sesame Snack Mix: The Ultimate Party Pleaser

A delightful snack mix that combines sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for gatherings or midnight cravings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Crunchy Base
  • 3 cups Corn Chex Cereal
  • 3 cups Rice Chex Cereal
  • 2 cups Mini Pretzels
  • 1 cup Unsalted Shelled Peanuts
  • 2 cups Bagel Chips
  • 1 cup Sesame Sticks
  • 1 cup White Sesame Seeds
Sweet and Spicy Coating
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Gochugaru Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and arrange the oven racks in the upper and lower thirds.
  2. Line two half sheet pans with parchment paper.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the vegetable oil, honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, and gochugaru pepper flakes, whisking until well blended.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the Corn Chex cereal, Rice Chex cereal, mini pretzels, unsalted shelled peanuts, bagel chips, sesame sticks, and white sesame seeds.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture over the dry ingredients, gently folding them together.
  6. Evenly spread the coated mixture across the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for about 90 minutes, stirring every 15 to 20 minutes until golden.
  8. Remove from the oven and cool completely on the sheets.
  9. Transfer to airtight containers for storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store your Sweet Spicy Sesame Snack Mix in airtight containers at room temperature for up to two weeks. For longer storage, freeze in a vacuum bag for up to a month.

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