Gold and Black Midnight Snack

A festive, sweet-and-savory snack mix featuring gold and black ingredients—perfect for ringing in the New Year with style and crunch.

This mix has become my go-to party snack for New Year's Eve celebrations because it impresses guests with both crunch and flavor.

Ingredients

• Crunchy Base: 3 cups black cocoa cereal (e.g., Oreo Os or similar), 2 cups mini pretzel twists, 1 cup caramel popcorn
• Gold & Black Accents: 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips, 1/2 cup chocolate-covered espresso beans (optional for adults), 1/2 cup gold candy-coated chocolates (e.g., gold M&Ms), 1/2 cup gold star sprinkles or edible glitter
• Sweet & Savory Coating: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons honey, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

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Step 1:

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2:

In a large mixing bowl, combine black cocoa cereal, pretzel twists, and caramel popcorn.

Step 3:

In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in honey and sea salt until smooth.

Step 4:

Drizzle the butter mixture evenly over the snack mix. Toss gently to coat.

Step 5:

Spread the coated mix in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8–10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until fragrant and just beginning to crisp.

Step 6:

Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Step 7:

Once cooled, transfer the mix to a large bowl. Add chocolate chips, chocolate-covered espresso beans, gold candy-coated chocolates, and gold star sprinkles. Toss gently to combine.

Step 8:

Serve in bowls or fill festive bags for guests to take home.

Air fry, roast, reheat, and dehydrate foods quickly for crispy snacks and easy everyday meals.

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Air fry, roast, reheat, and dehydrate foods quickly for crispy snacks and easy everyday meals.

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This snack mix always brings the family together while we celebrate the New Year with fun and treats.

Notes

For a nutty variation, add 1/2 cup roasted salted cashews or almonds. Pair with sparkling wine or a festive mocktail for a perfect NYE treat.

Required Tools

Large mixing bowl, small saucepan, baking sheet, parchment paper, spatula

Allergen Information

Contains dairy (butter), gluten (pretzels, some cereals), and soy (chocolate). May contain nuts (if added or present in chocolates). Double-check candy and cereal labels for allergens.

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This gold and black midnight snack mix is the perfect easy and elegant addition to your holiday celebrations.