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Love that is uses the microwave and not the oven so its a cinch in the summer time as a pool snack when the last thing you want to do is bake.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-09-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MarineMom_texas"},"reviewBody":"This snack mix is a 5-star winner. I followed the recipe but put it in a 250\u00ba oven for 30 minutes, stirring half way through. Perfect for serving family or guests and can be prepared in a jiffy. Volunteer Field Editor","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-09-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BeckyJCarver"},"reviewBody":"I made this for game day snacks. This recipe is excellent! It's fast to prep","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-09-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"annrms"},"reviewBody":"I made a double batch of this using Aldi's rice and corn \u201cchex\u201d, square cheese crackers, and mini-pretzels. Instead of microwaving, I placed the mix in two large aluminum pans and baked it at 250 \u00b0 for and hour, stirring and rotating the pans after 30 minutes. It's not even cool enough to put in airtight container, and we've been enjoyably snacking!!! Will make this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-09-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"amehart"},"reviewBody":"Super simple to make and it is addicting. I also used the oven method as others did (I generally do not do well with the microwave.) This lends itself to adding other types of crackers or nuts - your imagination is the limit. Making again now to give to some friends and family. Have to give some away or we'd eat it all.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-09-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"xxcskier"},"reviewBody":"Made this for a group trip. 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