Step 1

Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and/or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, add the Chex cereal, Cheerios, pretzel sticks, peanuts, almonds and dried cranberries; set aside.

Step 3

In small saucepan, add brown sugar, light corn syrup and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a full boil. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Pour corn syrup mixture evenly over snack mix, toss to coat. Gently stir in the regular and mini M&M’s.

Step 5

Press mixture into the prepared pan. Let set in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows to get 16 bars.