Delicious Sweet and Crunchy Popcorn Snack Mix Recipe

This sweet and crunchy popcorn snack mix is the perfect blend of salty, sweet, and crunchy flavors that will satisfy all your snack cravings. Made with popcorn, pretzels, nuts, and a sweet caramel drizzle, this snack mix is irresistible and easy to make.

Ingredients

• 8 cups popped popcorn
• 2 cups pretzel sticks
• 1 cup mixed nuts (such as almonds, cashews, and peanuts)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, pretzel sticks, and mixed nuts.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly.
4. Once the mixture comes to a boil, let it bubble for 2 minutes without stirring.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will foam up.
6. Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn mixture and stir to coat evenly.
7. Spread the coated mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through baking.
9. Remove from the oven and let the snack mix cool completely on the baking sheet.
10. Once cooled, break apart any large clumps and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips, if desired.
11. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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