This yummy mix is so munchable, a bowl of it never lasts long. Feel free to use candy corn instead of the candy pumpkins—or a mix of both! —Shirley Engstrom, Genoa, Nebraska
Pumpkin Snack Mix Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Pumpkin Snack Mix
Pumpkin Snack Mix Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Pumpkin Snack Mix
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
60 min
Yield
about 5-1/2 quarts
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
- 1 package (16 ounces) candy pumpkins
Directions
- In a large greased roasting pan, combine the popcorn, cereal and peanuts. In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter; bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; quickly stir in vanilla and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy.
- Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 1 hour, stirring mixture every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Stir in candy pumpkins.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 216 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.