Reindeer Snack Mix

2 cups Bugles
2 cups cheese-flavored snack crackers
2 cups pretzel sticks
1 cup Corn Chex
1 cup bite size Shredded Wheat
1 cup pecan halves (or walnuts if you prefer)
1/2 cup butter melted
1 Tbsp. maple syrup
1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
3/4 tsp. Cajun seasoning
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

1.)  In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients.  Combine the butter, syrup, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper.  Pour mixture over the cereal mixture and toss to coat.

2.) Transfer to an ungreased 15X10X1" baking pan,  Bake uncovered at 250 for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

Cheesecake Cake Batter Dip

I saw this on pinterest this week and thought it would be a keeper.  Have to try it yet.

8  oz cream cheese softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup white cake mix
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup sprinkles

Cream cheese, mix for 3 minutes or until light and whipped on medium high.  Add sour cream and vanilla on medium until mixed then slowly add cake mix and powdered sugar mixing till combined.  Gently fold in sprinkles and chill.  Serve with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, etc..

Pretzel Snack Mix

6 cups baked cheddar cheese crackers
1 9 oz. package bite size square pretzel snaps (5 cups)
1 12 oz. can peanuts
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning, crushed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic minced
Preheat oven to 300 in a roasting pan, combine crackers, pretzels, and peanuts.  In a bowl, stir together melted butter, Italian seasoning, pepper and garlic.  Drizzle over cracker mixture.  Stir evenly to coat.
Bake uncovered for 45 minutes stirring every 15 minutes.  Spread snack mix on large sheet of foil to cool.  Makes 12 cups.

Pesto Popcorn Seasoning Mix

I received some of this as a gift along with the recipe a few years back.

5 tablespoons finely shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
In a bowl combine Parmesan cheese, basil, parsley flakes and garlic powder.  Transfer mixture to a small tin and cover.  Makes about 1/3 cup seasoning mix.
Sprinkle over 10 cups of freshly popped popcorn.

Store tin in refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Spicy Tex-Mex Mix

We also enjoy this mix

2 1/2 cups lightly salted peanuts
3 cups corn chips
3 cups shredded wheat cereal-mini
2 1/2 cups lightly salted pretzels-mini
1 1/4 oz package taco seasoning mix
1/4 cup butter melted

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, toss well to coat.  Store in an airtight container.  Makes 11 cups.

Ranch Snack Mix

My family likes this recipe.  From a Gooseberry Patch Cookbook-2004

1 envelope ranch style dressing mix
1 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups mini shredded wheat squares
2 cups mini pretzels
1 cup blanched peanuts or mixed nuts
1 cup shelled sunflower seeds

Combine dressing mix, oil and seasonings and mix well.  Mix remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Pour oil mixture over all and stir to coat well.  Spread on a baking pan and put into a 250 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.  Stir once during baking.  Store in airtight container.  Makes 6 cups.

Cinnamon-Spice Popcorn

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons sugar
8 cups popcorn, popped

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter slowly: gently mix in spices and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture is smooth. Place popcorn in a large heatproof bowl. Pour butter mixture over popcorn tossing to coat all pieces. Approximately 8 cups.

Taco Crunch Mix

Makes a nice gift for people.

4 cups corn and rice cereal squares
3 cups pretzels
3 cups bite-sized corn tortilla chips
3 cups cheesy fish crackers
3 cups wheat snack crackers
1 cup salted peanuts
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup karo light or dark corn syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 package (about 1.25 ounces) taco seasoning

Mix cereal, pretzels, tortilla chips, crackers and peanuts in a large, greased roasting pan. Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add corn syrup, brown sugar and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Pour over cereal mixture tossing to coat well. Bake at 250 for 1 hour stirring every 15 minutes. Cool, stirring frequently. Store in an airtight container.

Cheesy Parmesan Popcorn

8 cups popped popcorn
1/4 cup butter melted
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups miniature pretzel twists
1 cup dry roasted peanuts

Toss popcorn with butter and cheese. Add pretzels and nuts, mix lightly. Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature.

Try mixed nuts in place of the peanuts.