Description
Fall Party Mix delivers irresistible flavor with its perfect blend of popcorn, pretzels, nuts, and seasonal candies. This easy-to-make snack is ideal for any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups popcorn, popped
- 3 cups bugles
- 3 cups pretzels
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 1 cup m&m's, fall or halloween colors
- 1 cup candy corn
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the popcorn, Bugles, pretzels, and peanuts. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, mix sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger. Heat over medium, stirring often, until boiling. Cook until the syrup reaches 235 degrees F.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, then pour the syrup over the popcorn mixture, stirring gently to coat.
- Spread the mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or greased with nonstick spray.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, stirring every 7-8 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature. Once cool, break into smaller pieces and mix in M&M's and candy corn.
- Serve in a large bowl or individual cups. Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
Notes
This mix can be customized with your favorite nuts or seasonal candies.
Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Great for parties, gatherings, or as a fun snack anytime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg