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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Pumpkin Snack Mix



  • 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


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. Stir in candy pumpkins. Cool completely.Yield: about 5-1/2 quarts.


recipe source Taste of Home
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6 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 13, 2016 at 2:05 PM

    Aw I don't think we get all these ingredients in the UK!

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    1. annies homeSeptember 13, 2016 at 3:41 PM

      wow no candy pumpkins or what would not be halloween without them

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  2. Elizabeth O.September 13, 2016 at 9:15 PM

    This is pretty amazing! A snack mix like this is perfect for the season and during parties as well. I really appreciate the recipe, thank you!

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  3. UnknownSeptember 14, 2016 at 1:07 AM

    I adore the simplicity of your blog! straight to the point recipe! and easy to follow! its like a cookbook on the internet! keep it up!

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  4. Sandy N VyjaySeptember 14, 2016 at 2:03 AM

    That sounds like a great snack, especially for those in between hours when hunger pangs gnaw at you.

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  5. UnknownSeptember 14, 2016 at 12:44 PM

    That one looks tasty and it's also tempting at the same time!

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