RITZ-Caramel Pretzel Mix

Name: RITZ-Caramel Pretzel Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 pkg. caramels; 3 Tbsp. butter; 1 Tbsp. water; 90 RITZ Crackers, coarsely broken; 2 cups miniature pretzel twists; 1 cup salted peanuts; ½ cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted

Salty and sweet snack mix has never tasted as yummy as this caramel coated combination of crackers, pretzels, peanuts and coconut. It's so delicious!

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Servings:

Makes 12 cups, or 36 servings, 1/3 cup each.

Ingredient list

1 pkg. (11 oz.) caramels
3 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. water
90 RITZ Crackers, coarsely broken
2 cups miniature pretzel twists
1 cup salted peanuts
½ cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted

Directions

Heat oven to 300°F.

Cook caramels, butter and water in large saucepan on low heat 3 to 5 min. or until caramels are completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.

Combine cracker pieces, pretzels and nuts in large bowl. Add caramel sauce; mix lightly. Spread onto rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.

Bake 20 min., stirring after 10 min. Spread onto large sheet of waxed paper. Sprinkle with coconut; gently press coconut into caramel mixture with back of spoon. Cool completely before breaking into pieces.

Recipe Tips

Note
You will need to use 3 sleeves of RITZ Crackers from the 13.7-oz. pkg. to get the 90 crackers needed for this recipe.
Use Your Microwave to Melt the Caramels
Place caramels and butter in large microwaveable bowl. Add water. Microwave on HIGH 2-1/2 to 3 min. or until caramels are completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring after each minute.
How to Store
Store any leftovers in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days before serving.