Candy Snack Mix

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Mary Newsom, Grand Ridge, Florida

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

Chock-full of raisins, peanuts and M& M's, this crunchy salty-sweet mix stays fresh for weeks. I keep it on hand to serve to unexpected guests or to fill decorative containers to give as last-minute gifts. —Mary Newsom, Grand Ridge, Florida

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Ingredients

  • 1 package (24 ounces) roasted peanuts
  • 1 package (19.6 ounces) Golden Grahams cereal
  • 1 package (15 ounces) raisins
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 12 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1 package (2 pounds) confectioners' sugar
  • 2-1/2 cups red and green milk chocolate M&M's
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the peanuts, cereal and raisins. In a microwave, melt the butter, candy coating and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat.
  2. Working in batches, place sugar in a large bag; add coated mixture. Close bag and shake to coat. Spread onto baking sheets; sprinkle with M&M's. When cool, store in airtight containers.
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