Description
This Fall Party Mix blends popcorn, pretzels, and seasonal treats for a delicious snack. Perfectly sweet and salty, it’s great for gatherings.
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 your oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the popped popcorn, Bugles, pretzels, and peanuts; set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, mix together sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger. Heat over medium, stirring often, until rapidly boiling, then cook until the syrup reaches 235 degrees F.
- Remove the saucepan from heat, stir in vanilla, then pour the syrup over the popcorn mixture. Stir gently to coat all ingredients.
- Spread the mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bake for 20 minutes, stirring every 7-8 minutes.
- Once done, remove and let cool completely. Break the mix into smaller pieces, return to a bowl, and add M&M's and candy corn.
- Serve in a large bowl or individual cups. Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
Notes
For a festive touch, use Halloween-themed M&M’s.
Store any leftovers in a cool, dry place for freshness.
Feel free to customize with your favorite nuts or dried fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg