Best 9 Christmas Nuts N Bolts Snack Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful holiday treat with our Christmas Nuts n' Bolts Snack, a festive and easy-to-make snack mix that's perfect for parties, gatherings, or simply enjoying at home. This irresistible snack combines the flavors of sweet, salty, and crunchy, featuring a medley of roasted nuts, pretzels, chocolate, and candy pieces. With variations including a classic version, a spicy kick, and a white chocolate twist, this recipe offers something for every taste preference. Prepare to elevate your holiday snacking experience with our Christmas Nuts n' Bolts Snack, a delightful treat that's sure to be a hit among family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC HOMEMADE NUTS AND BOLTS RECIPE



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This classic homemade nuts and bolts recipe is my family's favourite and I hope you like it as much as we do.

Provided by Karlynn Johnston

Categories     Appetizer     Snack

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups of salted butter melted
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
3 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
2-3 tablespoons garlic powder 3 is my dad's level!
1 tablespoon paprika
8 cups of Crispix Cereal plain corn and rice
4 cups of Rice Chex
4 cups plain Cheerios
4 cups of pretzel sticks
1 box cheese stick crackers
Optional spices: 1/2 tbsp onion powder (very good 1/2 tbsp dried dill, ( haven't tried it but sounds great!))

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F.
  • In a very large roaster, combine the cereals, nuts, crackers and pretzels. In microwave (or on stove) melt butter and mix in spices and Worcestershire. Pour over dry ingredients and stir gently to mix thoroughly.
  • Bake at 250 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring gently with a spoon every 25 minutes or so.
  • The mix will be done when you can see that all of the butter mixture has been absorbed and is dry.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 21 cups, Calories 284 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 738 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g

CHRISTMAS NUTS N' BOLTS SNACK



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This snack is standard issue at our house during the holidays. As a matter of fact, I make 2 turkey roasters of this, it's great for taking along to all the holiday parties. Go ahead and make it now. Store in a covered tin in a cool place, and yes, you can freeze it. Just reheat in a warm oven.

Provided by Chef Dee

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 (10 ounce) box Cheerios toasted oat cereal
10 ounces shreddies cereal
1 large pretzel stick
8 ounces Bugles original flavor snacks
5 cups original Ritz Bits miniature crackers
4 cups salted nuts or 4 cups peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large glass bowl, melt the butter in the microwave.
  • Stir in the worcestershire and all the spices, whisk until well blended.
  • Pour the snack ingredients into a large turkey roaster, pour the sauce over top.
  • Mix well, bake uncovered at 225 degrees for one hour, stirring every 10 minutes.
  • Store in tins, makes a great hostess gift.

NUTS AND BOLTS



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Since I was a child, we've made buckets of this mix each Christmas for everyone. These days, though, I fix it for just about any occasion.-TaNauna Bunch, Grand Centre, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups Cheerios
2 cups bite-sized Shredded Wheat
2 cups pretzel sticks
1-1/2 cups salted peanuts
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Combine cereals, pretzels and nuts. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat. Spread in an ungreased 15x10-in. rimmed pan. Bake at 250° 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

GRANDMA JENSEN'S NUTS AND BOLTS



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My Grandma Jensen used to make this spicy snack at Christmas every year, and she always made several batches so she could give plenty away and still serve it in her home. Kinda spicy, kinda garlicy, and completely addictive.

Provided by Hawkified

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups bite-size wheat square cereal (such as Wheat Chex®)
2 cups bite-size corn square cereal (such as Corn Chex®)
2 cups bite-size rice square cereal (such as Rice Chex®)
2 cups toasted oat cereal rings (such as Cheerios®)
2 cups cheese-flavored crackers (such as Cheez-It®)
2 cups pretzels
2 cups mixed nuts
1 cup butter
2 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Combine the wheat cereal, corn cereal, rice cereal, oat cereal, cheese-flavored crackers, pretzels, and mixed nuts in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce until evenly blended. Pour over the cereal mixture, and gently stir until the cereal is evenly coated with the seasoned butter. Spread the cereal mixture onto baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 390.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

CHRISTMAS NUTS & BOLTS



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This is very ADDICTIVE. I used to make this "yearly" for friends at Christmas time and it was probably my #1 most requested item at Christmas time. I used to pack them in decorative tins.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 cups (aprox)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal
2 cups bite size shredded whole wheat cereal (plain)
2 cups pretzel sticks
1 1/2 cups unsalted peanuts
1/4 cup margarine (hard)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a LARGE bowl combine all cereals, buts, pretzels. In a small pan melt the margarine, add seasonings. Pour over top the cereal mixture and toss well. Spread on large cookie sheet which has been sprayed lightly. Bake 250 for 1 hr, stir every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.9, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 3.6, Sodium 144.5, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 0.6, Protein 6.4

NUTS N' BOLTS



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This is a delicious, salty snack much like a homemade version of Chex mix. Perfect for the holidays to be set out at parties or given away in little baggies. Makes a lot!

Provided by catercow

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 20-25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups Wheat Chex
4 cups Rice Chex
4 cups pretzel sticks
4 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal
2 1/2 cups salted peanuts
2 1/2 cups dried fruit (your choice, I prefer raisins)
1 cup vegetable oil
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
2 dashes season salt
2 dashes celery salt
2 dashes garlic powder

Steps:

  • Mix the first 6 ingredients together in a large roasting pan.
  • Mix the last 5 ingredients together, pour over the cereal mix and stir that very well (with your hands, messy? yes).
  • Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees and be sure to stir well every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 3.5, Sodium 378.4, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 9

NUTS AND BOLTS SNACK MIX



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The classic cereal snack mix often goes by the name "nuts and bolts," making it a perfect treat for a handy dad. Our version is made with an addictive blend of savory seasonings and spices.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups toasted corn cereal, such as Chex
1 1/2 cups bite-size pretzels
1 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts
2 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Combine toasted corn cereal, pretzels, and peanuts in a large bowl. Mince garlic and mash into a paste with salt. Stir together garlic paste, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat using a rubber spatula. Spread mixture evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, gently stirring every 20 minutes, until toasted, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Add rosemary. Bake for 20 minutes more. Let cool completely.

NUTS N BOLTS



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This is an old family recipe. It is very easy but good. My Mom made this every Christmas now I make it.

Provided by MandyJ

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 roaster full

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4-1 lb margarine
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 teaspoon savory
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cheerios toasted oat cereal
shreddies cereal
Crispix cereal
pretzel
peanuts
pecans

Steps:

  • Combine cereal and nuts in a roaster to the volume you want, then melt margarine and stir in seasonings.
  • Sprinkle liquid mixture over the dry mixture slowly while stirring constantly.
  • Roast in oven for 1 hr stirring every 10 - 15 min.
  • I usually add the mixture in 4 equal amounts and sprinkle when stirring.

NAT'S NUTS AND BOLTS



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Love to make these at Christmas. Great snack that can be frozen and served right out of the freezer.

Provided by Nat Da Brat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h10m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (325 g) box Cheerios toasted oat cereal
1 (325 g) box shredded wheat cereal
1 (275 g) bag pretzel sticks, broken
1 lb salted peanuts (or 1/2 & 1/2) or 1 lb cashews (or 1/2 & 1/2)
1 lb melted butter
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon onion salt
1 tablespoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Mix dry ingredients.
  • Put dry ingredients in a large roasting pan.
  • Mix sauce ingredients.
  • Mix sauce into cereal mixture-toss well.
  • Cover, cook at 225°F for 1 hour.
  • Remove lid, cook another hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Let cool, can be put into tins or Tupperware and frozen until ready to serve.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, flavorful nuts and top-notch chocolate for the best results.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When roasting the nuts, make sure to spread them out in a single layer so they can roast evenly.
  • Watch the nuts closely: Nuts can burn quickly, so keep an eye on them while they're roasting and stir them frequently.
  • Let the nuts cool completely: Before you add the chocolate, let the nuts cool completely to room temperature.
  • Use high-quality chocolate: The better the chocolate, the better the nuts and bolts will taste.
  • Be patient: It takes time for the chocolate to set, so be patient and let the nuts and bolts cool completely before enjoying them.

Conclusion:

These Christmas Nuts n Bolts are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holiday season. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a batch of these tasty snacks that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy holiday treat, give these Nuts n Bolts a try!

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