# Components:
→ Base
01 - 3 cups mini pretzel twists
02 - 2 cups rice cereal squares
03 - 1 cup roasted almonds
04 - 1 cup honey-roasted peanuts
→ Coating
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
06 - 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
07 - 1/4 cup honey
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Garnish
10 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
11 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
# Directions:
01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine mini pretzel twists, rice cereal squares, roasted almonds, and honey-roasted peanuts.
03 - Melt unsalted butter over medium heat in a small saucepan. Stir in packed brown sugar, honey, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Simmer gently for about 2 minutes, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens slightly.
04 - Pour warm coating evenly over the base mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients thoroughly.
05 - Spread the coated snack mix evenly on the prepared baking sheet and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
06 - Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the slightly cooled mixture so they soften but do not fully melt.
07 - Once completely cooled, dust the snack mix with powdered sugar to create a snowy appearance.
08 - Transfer to a large serving bowl or portion into individual cups for serving.
