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Fritos Trail Mix-Snack Mix with Fritos!

December 20, 2016 by Sharon

Fritos Snack Mix

Snack Mix with Fritos? Who doesn’t love that. For a snack that everyone will love, make this. Make many batches!!! This snack has been a hit at the holidays for years!!

I first heard of this great snack in 2016. I’m very disappointed that I haven’t known about it all these years. It is one of the best “snack to give as a gift” that I have ever made. I have now made 4 batches of it. I wanted to make sure I have enough to take to our families over the holidays after I gave some to friends.

I heard about this snack on a recipe Facebook group that I’m part of. They shared the blog post- Fritos Sweet and Salty Snack Mix with the recipe so I want to make sure that I give her credit. Be sure to go over an see other great recipes that she has on her blog.

I just like to call it Christmas Crack because it is so addicting!!!

I’m also going to list it here so you’ll have it on this page along with my personal pictures from my baking day!! I had some toasted quinoa that I made a week ago. I ended up adding that to the liquid mixture right before I poured it over the dry mixture. I think it added a great flavor!!

The Fritos Snack Mix Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 bag (10.5 oz) Fritos
  • 2 cups Rice Chex Cereal
  • 2 cups pretzels (any shape)
  • 1 1/2 cups mixed nuts
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup (like Karo)
  • 1 cup chocolate candies (like m&m’s)
Instructions
Steps:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In large bowl combine Fritos, chex cereal, pretzels, and nuts. Set aside.
  3. In small sauce pan, over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Let come to a boil, then boil for 4 minutes without stirring.
  4. Remove pan from heat and pour over the Fritos mixture in the large bowl. Stir together to coat evenly.
  5. Dump the snack mix onto parchment lines cookie sheets (you may need 2) and cook for 8 minutes. Take out, stir mix, and cook for an additional 8 minutes.
  6. Pour onto a wax paper lined counter top and let cool completely. Brake apart and add in chocolate candies.

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Always at the ready- Scout never left my side!!

 

I will be honest. This is the first Christmas that I’ve felt like doing any baking or making of special treats in many years. Grief is still my companion, but I refuse to let it ruin my life. I’m choosing life!!  I hope the rest of you are choosing to live an abundant life during this special time of you.

Merry Christmas!!!!!

For another great recipe, read- Sweet Potato Nachos

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Comments

  1. Sue at Blu says

    December 1, 2020 at 5:29 pm

    Sharon, this looks great. My husband is a big fan of Chex Mix etc. I will have to make this for him! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      December 4, 2020 at 12:06 pm

      I hope he likes it. I end up making several batches. It really is a favorite now in our family!!

      Reply
  2. laura says

    December 1, 2020 at 7:58 pm

    yummy! nice to meet you sharon! laura at Everyday Edits

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      December 4, 2020 at 12:07 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Laura!! I hope you enjoy the mix!!

      Reply
  3. Jayne says

    December 2, 2020 at 4:40 am

    Your trail mix looks yummy! I’ve never made this before so I’m excited to try something new! Pinned for later.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      December 4, 2020 at 12:07 pm

      I think you will really like it. I was hooked after my first batch. I host a cookie exchange every year, and I always have this as one of the snacks!!

      Reply
  4. Stacy says

    December 2, 2020 at 9:09 am

    These sound so good! Pinning and adding to my list!

    Reply
  5. Jennifer says

    December 2, 2020 at 4:06 pm

    I’m a huge snacker. I’m pinning this recipe! Love it.

    Reply
  6. Liberty says

    December 2, 2020 at 10:10 pm

    Mmmm, these do sound good— I wonder if they are chewy? I don’t think I’ve ever tasted anything quite like this combination.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      December 4, 2020 at 12:08 pm

      No, not chewy. It’s all crunchy. I promise, it is soo good!!!

      Reply
  7. Allison O'Dell says

    December 5, 2020 at 12:44 pm

    What a great treat! My family will love this recipe. Thanks for sharing, Ali.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      December 5, 2020 at 12:46 pm

      I’m so glad!!

      Reply

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After her husband’s sudden and unexpected death, Sharon McCuistian found herself a widow at the age of 48. With two grown children in college, Sharon had to find a way to live in her new reality. She turned to the things she loved to help in her grief: faith, family, and friends. Her love of words and writing became the cathartic venue by which she began to process her loss. It is through her grief journey that Now Choose Life was born. Read More

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