Sweet & Smoky Party Mix

There’s nothing better (or more addictive) than party mix in the fall. It’s the perfect snack to make when the weather turns a bit cool. And this version, with some sweetness and smokiness, is super delish!

- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

- 3 tsp smoked paprika

- 1/2 tsp cumin

- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder

- 2 tsp garlic powder

- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

- 2 tsp seasoning salt

- 3 tbsp light brown sugar

- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

- 4 cups Corn Chex cereal

- 2 cups Life cereal (or Oat Squares cereal)

- 2 cups Wheat Chex cereal

- 1 cup Cheerios cereal

- 1 cup sesame sticks

- 1 cup pretzels

- 2 cups mixed nuts

1. Preheat over to 225°F.

2. In a large bowl, combine the Corn Chex, Life, Wheat Chex, Cheerios, sesame sticks, pretzels, and mixed nuts. Stir to combine and set aside.

3. In a small saucepan, combine the melted butter, smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, seasoning salt, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk to combine.

4. Drizzle a few tablespoons of the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and stir. Continue until all of the butter mixture is used.

5. Pour onto two parchment-lined baking sheet and spread out to an even layer. Bake in the preheated 225°F for 1 hour, stirring and switching racks every 15 minutes.

6. Once baked, remove from the oven, cool for 20 minutes, and serve or store.