Halloween Snack Mix Recipe
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.
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 527kcal
Ingredients
- 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
Cinnamon Syrup
- 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 oven to 325 degrees F.
- 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, stir in the vanilla, 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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Notes
Storing instructions: in an airtight container in a cool place for 3-5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 461mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg