Nuts And Bolts Recipe

Satisfy your sweet and salty cravings with this irresistible Nuts & Bolts recipe! Crispy cereal, crunchy pretzels, and roasted peanuts are tossed in a sticky-sweet honey-butter coating, then baked to golden perfection. The perfect party snack or movie night munchie!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 110.7 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Nuts And Bolts

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How to Make Nuts And Bolts

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine Rice Chex cereal, pretzel twists, and roasted peanuts.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt margarine or butter. Stir in granulated sugar and honey.
  4. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the honey-butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
  7. Spread the mixture in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 1 hour at 250°F (120°C), stirring every 15 minutes to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
  9. Let cool completely before breaking into clusters. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

3g

Carbs

5g

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