Bugles Snack Mix

A sweet and salty Bugles snack mix, baked with nuts and a brown sugar topping.  Perfect snack to bring to a party or for on the go!

An addicting snack mix that is super delicious. Easy to make and take with to parties or as a snack in the car!

This has that nice sweet and salty combo that satisfies both cravings when you can’t decide if you want something sweet or something salty. The salty flavor comes from the Bugles and nuts, and the sweet flavor comes from a mix of butter, karo syrup, and brown sugar that is drizzled over the top and then baked in. 

Looking for more easy snacks to make for in the car or a quick treat at parties? Check out the list below for some of my favorites!

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Cheesecake Squares: A light and fluffy cheesecake topped with crushed graham crackers. A no bake dessert that is fast and delicious! 

Pumpkin Spice Cookies: Soft and chewy pumpkin spice cookies. A perfect fall cookie that is topped with a delicious cream cheese icing! 

Monkey Bread: Monkey bread made with frozen rolls, brown sugar, pudding mix, and butter. Just layer it all in a bundt pan for an easy breakfast treat!

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins: Moist and fluffy chocolate muffins loaded with fresh zucchini and chocolate chips. A perfect treat for the kids to sneak in some veggies!

Ingredients for Bugles Snack Mix

Bugles: 14 ounce bag of Bugles, if you can’t find that exact size just get one that is close to 14 ounces.

Mixed Nuts: 10 ounce can of mixed nuts. The mixed nuts I used had peanuts, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, and pecans.

Karo Syrup: 1/4 cup of Karo syrup, heated with the butter and brown sugar to make the sweet glaze.

Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter, melted with the syrup and brown sugar.

Brown Sugar: 1 cup of brown sugar, melted with the syrup and butter. Brings a sweet flavor to the snack mix.

Baking Soda: 1 heaping teaspoon added in with the melted syrup mixture.

How to make Bugles Snack Mix

Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F.

In a small saucepan heat the butter and brown sugar over medium heat until melted, a couple minutes or so.

Add in the karo syrup and heat until just bubbly, stirring frequently.

Add in the baking soda and stir everything together.

In a big bowl or dutch oven, pour in the mixed nuts and Bugles.

Pour the syrup mixture over the Bugles and nuts and mix together.

Transfer mixture to either a dutch oven or a big 12×17 baking sheet with sides.

Bake at 225 degrees F. for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

Remove from the oven and cool on parchment paper.

Store in an airtight container. Keeps for 7-10 days.

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