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The Best Holiday Chex Mix

  This is the upgraded, “everyone asks for the recipe” version that’s been perfected over years. It’s boldly seasoned, has the perfect sweet-salty-addictive combo, and stays crunchy for weeks. Makes about 12–14 cups (perfect for gifting in tins or big holiday bowls) Ingredients 3 cups Corn Chex 3 cups Rice Chex 3 cups Wheat Chex (or substitute with more Corn/Rice if you don’t like Wheat) 2 cups mini pretzels (twists or snaps) 1.5 cups mixed nuts (or just roasted peanuts or cashews) 1 cup Cheerios (secret crunch booster) 1 cup bite-size cheese crackers (Cheez-Its or Goldfish) 1 cup bagel chips, broken into bite-size pieces (garlic or everything flavor is killer) Seasoning Sauce 12 Tbsp (1.5 sticks) unsalted butter ⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp soy sauce (adds umami depth—trust me) 1.5–2 tsp seasoned salt (Lawry’s is classic; start with 1.5 and taste) 1.5 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder ½–¾ tsp cayenne pepper (or a pinch of cayenne for a subtle kick) ...