Description

This Fall Party Mix blends delicious popcorn, tongue-tingling bugles, and crunchy pretzels with sweet treats for a festive snack! It’s perfect for gatherings with friends or family who love easy, homemade goodies.

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 the oven to 325 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine popped popcorn, bugles, pretzels, and peanuts. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, mix sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger. Heat on medium, stirring frequently, until boiling; cook until it reaches 235 degrees F.
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and pour over the popcorn mixture; gently stir to coat.
Transfer the mix to a large baking sheet lined with parchment or sprayed with nonstick spray.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring every 7-8 minutes.
After baking, cool completely at room temperature, then break into smaller pieces.
Add M&M's and candy corn, mix well, and serve in a large bowl or cups.

Notes

This party mix can be stored in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
Feel free to customize with other favorite candies or snacks!
Make it festive by using seasonal colored candies.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 250
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg