PUMPKIN SNACK MIX

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This yummy mix is so munchable, a bowl of it never lasts long. Feel free to use candy corn instead of the candy pumpkins-or a mix of both-if desired. -Shirley Engstrom, Genoa, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield about 5-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 quarts popped popcorn
4 cups Cheerios
4 cups Corn or Rice Chex
2 cups salted peanuts
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 package (16 ounces) candy pumpkins

Steps:

In a large greased roasting pan, combine the popcorn, cereal and peanuts. In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter; bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; quickly stir in vanilla and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy. , Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Stir in candy pumpkins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.