Iowa Party Bites

A perfect blend of sweet, salty, and savory flavors, these crunchy bites are a must-have for parties, game days, or casual snacking. Easy to customize and store, they’re a crowd-pleasing Midwestern favorite!

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
  • 1 cup mixed nuts (peanuts, almonds, cashews, etc.)
  • 2 cups small pretzels
  • 1 cup mini pretzels
  • 1 cup M&M’s or chocolate candies (optional for sweetness)

Glaze Ingredients

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

Directions