JACK-O'-LANTERN JUMBLE

Jack-o'-Lantern Jumble image

"Perfect for Halloween, this snack mix pairs candy corn with crisp cereal tossed with a savory seasoning that has a hint of peanut butter," says field editor DeEtta Rasmussen, Fort Madison, Iowa. "The bowl empties in no time."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield about 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups Corn Chex
4 cups Rice Chex
1 cup salted peanuts
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup peanut butter
2-1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup candy corn

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cereal and peanuts. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, peanut butter, Worcestershire sauce, salt and garlic powder; cook and stir until butter and peanut butter are melted. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool; stir in candy corn. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 481mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.