Ghoulishly Good Halloween Snack Mix

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A sweet and salty snack mix that is perfect for Halloween!

Submitted by SunnyDaysNora
Published on March 5, 2020
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
40
Yield:
40 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 40 servings

  • 6 cups cone-shaped corn snacks (such as Bugles®)

  • 4 cups cheese-flavored crackers (such as Cheez-It®)

  • 4 cups popped popcorn

  • 2 cups pretzel sticks

  • 1 ¼ cups brown sugar

  • ¾ cup corn syrup

  • ¾ cup butter

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons coarse salt

  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

  • ½ ounce vanilla-flavored candy coating

  • 1 (.88 ounce) package candy eyeballs

  • 1 (11 ounce) package candy corn

  • 1 (12 ounce) package candy-coated peanut butter pieces (such as Reese's Pieces®)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 255 degrees F (124 degrees C).

  2. Combine corn snacks, cheese crackers, popcorn, and pretzel sticks in a large roasting pan.

  3. Bring brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract and baking soda. Pour the syrup over the snack mixture in the roasting pan; stir to coat.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring to coat every 15 minutes.

  5. Line a countertop with waxed paper. Spread snack mix into a single layer on top.

  6. Place candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 1 minute. Stir until smooth and place a dot of the melted candy on the back of a candy eyeball; attach to a corn snack. Repeat with remaining eyeballs.

  7. Transfer snack mix to a large bowl. Stir in candy corn and peanut butter candy pieces.

Cook's Note:

Nacho cheese-flavored Bugles(R) also work.

24 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

369 Calories
17g Fat
52g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 40
Calories 369
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 690mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 4g 8%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 83mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.