Fall Snack Mix Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This Fall Party Mix is a sweet and salty snack inspired by the spooky season. It combines the colors and flavors of fall into a quick and easy snack that everyone loves.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 527kcal

Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

8 cups Popcorn popped
3 cups Pretzels
3 cups Bugles
1 cup Dry Roasted Peanuts
1 cup M&M's fall or halloween colors
1 cup Candy Corn

Syrup for Sweet Party Mix

2 cups Sugar
½ cup Corn Syrup
½ cup Water
¼ cup Butter
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
½ teaspoon Ground Ginger
½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Baking Soda

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, add the popcorn, Bugles, pretzels, and peanuts. Set aside.
To make the syrup, add the sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, , baking soda, ground cinnamon, and ginger into a medium saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring frequently, and bring to a rapid boil. Continue to cook until the syrup reaches 235 degrees F.
Remove from heat, pour over the popcorn mixture, and stir gently to coat. Transfer the party mix onto a large baking sheet covered with parchment paper or sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 20 minutes, stirring every 7-8 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, break the mix apart into smaller pieces, add back into a large bowl, and mix in the M&M's and candy corn.
Serve in a large serving bowl, or individual serving cups. This party mix recipe can be stored in an airtight container in a cool place for 3-5 days. Enjoy!

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