Description

This Fall Party Mix features a delightful combination of popcorn, bugles, pretzels, and seasonal candies. Its sweet and salty flavor makes it a perfect snack for gatherings, and the prep is simple enough for anyone to enjoy making it at home.

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°F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the popcorn, Bugles, pretzels, and dry roasted peanuts. Set this mixture aside.
For the syrup, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger in a medium saucepan. Heat it over medium heat while stirring frequently and bring to a rapid boil. Allow it to cook until the syrup reaches 235°F.
After reaching the desired temperature, remove the syrup from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and pour it over the popcorn mixture. Gently stir to coat all the ingredients.
Transfer the coated mix onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake at 325°F for 20 minutes, stirring every 7-8 minutes for even cooking.
Once baked, allow the mixture to cool completely at room temperature. After it's cooled, break it apart into smaller pieces, add in the M&M's and candy corn, and mix well.
Serve in a large bowl or individual serving cups. This mix can be stored in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

Notes

Make sure to cool the party mix completely before breaking it apart to avoid it becoming too sticky.
Feel free to customize the mix with your favorite seasonal candies or nuts.
Store in a cool place to keep it fresh longer.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 250
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 15mg