Nuts and Bolts Snack Mix

Joyce O's Note:

A 1940's version of the Chex type party mixes. Originally published by the Spice Island Seasoning Company to introduce their spices. This was a holiday tradition when I was growing up. Great for parties, snacking and gift giving.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 20

• 1 (14 ounce) box Corn Chex
• 1 (14 ounce) box Rice Chex
• 1 (14 ounce) box Wheat Chex
• 1 (15 ounce) box Cheerios toasted oat cereal
• 1 (16 ounce) bag pretzel sticks
• 4 (11 ½ ounce) cans salted mixed nuts
• 1 tablespoon seasoning salt
• 1 tablespoon smoke salt
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 1 teaspoon summer savory
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 lb butter , melted

Directions:

1. Mix all cereal ingredients together in a large roaster or roasting pan. A Nesco electric roaster works best.
2. Mix spices together and toss with cereal ingredients.
3. Pour melted butter over cereal and spices. Mix to coat thoroughly.
4. Bake at 250 degrees, turning every 15 minutes until cereal is crisp and golden brown. Baking time is usually 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
5. This recipe makes a large batch of mix. The cereal and spice amounts may be adjusted according to taste.

Reviews

[Chef #1040318]

I would help my Mom make this evey Holiday but we did not uses Marjoram, Summer savory, & cayenne. We added BEAU MONDE