Nutty Crunch Snack Mix

• frosted mini wheats5 cups

  bite size size cereal

• small pretzels1 1⁄2 cups
• dry roasted peanuts↗1⁄2 cup
• margarine↗2 tablespoons
• light corn syrup↗2 tablespoons
• smooth peanut butter↗1⁄2 cup
• raisins↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In medium bowl, measure mini wheats, pretzels, and peanuts; set aside.

2. 2

   In a large microwave safe bowl, heat margarine, corn syrup, and peanut butter on HIGH for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Stir until smooth.

4. 4

   Add cereal mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.

5. 5

   Microwave on HIGH a total of 5 minutes, stirring well after 2 and 4 minutes

6. 6

   (use caution, mixture will be hot).

7. 7

   Remove cereal mixture from microwave and mix in raisins (use caution, mixture will be hot).

8. 8

   Spread on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.

9. 9

   When completely cool, store in airtight container.

10. 10

    PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY: Prepare as above through step 3.

11. 11

    Remove from microwave and stir in raisins.

12. 12

    Sprinkle 1 tbsp dry regular strawberry gelatin over hot cereal mixture, tossing gently.

13. 13

    Spread on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.

14. 14

    When completely cooled store in airtight container.

15. 15

    TROPICAL FRUIT: Prepare as above through step 3, adding 2 tbsp sesame seeds with cereal.

16. 16

    Remove from microwave.

17. 17

    Omit raisins and stir in 1 package (7 oz) dried tropical fruit medley chopped fruit.

18. 18

    Spread on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.

19. 19

    When completely cooled, store in airtight container.