Ranch Snack Mix

I thought I would share this recipe with you since I made it yesterday. It is another quick, easy and delicious recipe. It makes a large bowl full of snack mix. I keep out what we eat and freeze the rest in a large airtight container. I needed two gifts this weekend and that is why I chose to make this now. It is one of those gifts that when given, the recipe is often requested.

Pictured are the ingredients required;

1 (12oz.) pkg. minature pretzels (whatever type you prefer)

2 (6oz.) pkg. Bugles

1 (10 oz.) can salted cashews ( or peanuts or almonds)

1 (6 oz.) pkg. bite-size cheddar cheese fish crackers

1 pkg. dry Ranch salad dressing mix

1/4 cup vegtable oil

In large bowl, combine the pretzels, Bugles, cashews, and crackers. Sprinkle with dry dressing mix. Drizzle with oil. Toss until well coated. Store in airtight container. Yield: 6 quarts.


I purchased this inexpensive blue plastic bucket from the paint section of the Home Depot store, many months ago. I put a clear cellophane bag in the bucket, filled it with the snack mixture, tied it with a ribbon, added a clear plastic scoop that I had purchased from the grocery store, and tied in some faux daisies. A fun, easy gift to give.

One time I purchased this glass container from the clearance shelf at Marshalls. I filled it with my snack mix, added a bow, and secured the glass lid on each side with a bit of clear scotch tape. Another pretty, inexpensive gift to give this weekend. I will complete each one with a small gift tag and I am on to other projects that need my attention.