Ingredients for - Sweet and Salty Snack Mix

1. Crispy corn and rice cereal 1 (12 ounce) package
2. Pecan halves 1 ⅓ cups
3. Almonds 1 ⅓ cups
4. Cashews 1 ⅓ cups
5. Sweetened flaked coconut, or more to taste 1 cup
6. Raisins (Optional) ¾ cup
7. Butter 1 stick
8. Butter 3 tablespoons
9. Brown sugar 1 ½ cups
10. Salt ½ teaspoon
11. Vanilla extract ¾ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Sweet and Salty Snack Mix

1 . Stage

Place cereal, pecans, almonds, cashews, coconut, and raisins in a large brown paper bag or large microwave-safe bowl and stir or shake to mix.

2 . Stage

Melt 1 stick plus 3 tablespoons butter, brown sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour over the cereal mixture and stir to coat.

3 . Stage

Microwave on high in three 90-second intervals, stirring between intervals, 4 1/2 minutes total. Spread out to cool before breaking apart.