Pumpkin Snack Mix
A festive and crunchy snack mix perfect for Halloween. This sweet and salty treat features popcorn, cereals, peanuts, and candy pumpkins.
Equipment
- Large roasting pan
- Medium Saucepan
Ingredients
- 12 cups popped popcorn
- 4 cups Cheerios
- 4 cups Corn or Rice Chex
- 2 cups salted peanuts
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 16 ounces candy pumpkins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Grease a large roasting pan. Toss popcorn, Cheerios, Chex, and peanuts together in the pan.
- In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat. Boil for 6 minutes, stirring now and then.
- Remove from heat. Quickly stir in vanilla and baking soda — the mixture will get light and foamy.
- Immediately pour the syrup over the popcorn mixture. Toss well to coat everything evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Let cool completely, then stir in candy pumpkins.
Notes
Nutrition per serving (3/4 cup): Calories: 216, Total Carbs: 34g, Net Carbs: 32g, Fats: 8g, Protein: 4g.
