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Pumpkin Snack Mix

Name: Pumpkin Snack Mix
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: about 5-1/2 quarts.
Ingredients: 3 quarts 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

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling

Makes

about 5-1/2 quarts

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023

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—if desired. —Shirley Engstrom, Genoa, Nebraska

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Ingredients

3 quarts 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 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.

Pumpkin Snack Mix

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