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Campfire Snack Mix

Campfire snack mix with golden toasted cereal, nuts, pretzels, and a candy finish. Toasted in the pan over medium campfire heat, then cooled before stirring in M&Ms or chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
cooling 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chex cereal
  • 3 cup Chex cereal Use plain Chex cereal for the classic crunchy base.
pretzels and popcorn
  • 2 cup pretzel sticks Keep sticks whole so you get sturdy salty pieces.
  • 2 cup popcorn, popped Use freshly popped popcorn for best texture.
nuts
  • 1 cup mixed nuts Chopped nuts toast faster; whole is fine too.
seasoned butter coating
  • 0.25 cup butter, melted Melt first so it can coat evenly.
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Adds savory depth; thin and stir well.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder Distributes flavor through the cereal mix.
  • 1 tsp onion powder Balances the garlic with a mellow sweetness.
candy mix-in
  • 1 cup M&Ms or chocolate chips Add only after cooling so they don’t melt.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Toast the base
  1. Combine Chex cereal, pretzel sticks, popcorn, and nuts in a large disposable aluminum pan.
  2. Mix melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl until evenly combined.
  3. Drizzle the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and toss until every piece looks lightly coated.
  4. Place the pan on the grill grate over medium campfire heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat when the mixture is toasted and fragrant, with lightly golden cereal edges.
Finish with candy and store
  1. Cool for 10 minutes, then stir in M&Ms or chocolate chips.
  2. Store in airtight bags or containers for camping snacking.

Notes

Pro tip: spread the cereal mixture in a single, even layer in the pan so it toasts uniformly while you stir every 3-4 minutes. Store airtight at room temperature for 3-4 days; freeze up to 1 month in a freezer-safe bag (wait to add the M&Ms/chips until after cooling). For a simple swap, use a dairy-free butter substitute to keep the savory coating dairy-free while keeping the same crunchy texture.