Description
This Fall Party Mix is a delightful blend of popcorn, bugles, pretzels, and colorful candies, perfect for gatherings and celebrations. It’s easy to prepare and simply irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a large mixing 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 over medium, stirring often, and bring to a rapid boil until the syrup reaches 235°F (113°C).
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, then pour syrup over the popcorn mixture. Gently stir to coat everything evenly.
- Transfer the mix onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or sprayed with nonstick spray.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring every 7-8 minutes.
- After baking, let it cool to room temperature, then break into smaller pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix in M&M's and candy corn. Serve in a large bowl or individual cups.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using flavored popcorn or seasonal spices.
Store the mix in an airtight container for 3-5 days to keep it fresh and crunchy.
Feel free to customize with your favorite candies or nuts!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg