I found this recipe in the September/October 2009 issue of Cooking with Paula Deen magazine. For some reason, the combination of this sweet and salty snack mix is always one of the first to come to mind, when I think of quick snacks to make for travel, after school munching, or to leave out in a bowl when having sleepovers for the kids. I think it’s fun, easy, and very addictive!
4 cups brown sugar-oatmeal squares
4 cups mini pretzels
3 (6 oz.) packages dried cranberries
1 (15 oz.) box raisins
2 cups candy-coated chocolate pieces
2 (6.6 oz.) bags Cheddar-flavored fish-shaped crackers
In a large bowl, combine oatmeal squares, pretzels, cranberries, raisins, chocolate pieces, and crackers.
Yield: 18 cups
Will last up to a week, when stored in airtight containers.