Description

This Fall Party Mix features a delicious combination of popcorn, pretzels, and seasonal candies, making it a delightful snack for gatherings. Its irresistible flavor, simple preparation, and festive colors will have everyone coming back for more! Perfect for parties and sharing with friends and family.

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the popped popcorn, Bugles, pretzels, and dry roasted peanuts. Set this mixture aside.
To prepare the syrup, in a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. Heat this over medium heat while stirring often. Bring it to a rapid boil and cook until the syrup reaches 235 degrees F.
Once done, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour this syrup over the popcorn mixture, gently stirring to coat everything evenly. Transfer the mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring the mix every 7-8 minutes for even baking.
After baking, remove from oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Once it's cool, break the mix into smaller pieces and return it to a large bowl. Add in the M&M's and candy corn, mixing until evenly distributed.
Serve the mix in a large serving bowl or portion into individual serving cups. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for 3-5 days.

Notes

This party mix makes a great snack for gatherings and is easily customizable with different candies.
Store the mix in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy for several days.
Consider adding additional nuts or seasonal snacks to suit your preference.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 450
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 65g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 15mg