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Slow Cooker Nuts and Bolts Snack Mix

A delicious and crunchy snack mix perfect for parties or a quick treat, made easily in your slow cooker.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Snack
Servings 8 cups
Calories 2500 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cereals and Snacks

  • 4 cups Chex or Shreddies Cereal
  • 3 cups Cheerios Cereal
  • 3 cups pretzel sticks
  • 2 cups small pretzels
  • 1 cup small plain crackers 1 to 1 1/2 inch in size, use cheese flavoured crackers if desired
  • 2 cups roasted salted peanuts
  • 1 cup pecans optional
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1.5 to 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
  • a dash of sriracha or other hot sauce optional, for flavour not spiciness

Instructions
 

  • Combine cereals, pretzels, crackers, and nuts in the slow cooker.
  • Mix melted butter with garlic, onion powder, Worcestershire, paprika, seasoning salt, and Sriracha.
  • Pour the butter mixture over ingredients and toss gently to coat.
  • Cook on high for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes; remove lid last 15 minutes to evaporate moisture.
  • Let cool completely on parchment paper before storing in airtight containers.

Notes

Ensure the snack mix is fully cooled before storage to maintain crispiness.
Keyword Cereal, crackers, nuts