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Scarecrow Crunch Snack Mix

A sweet and salty fall snack mix with caramel-coated cereal, pretzels, peanuts, and festive candy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups crispy cereal squares
  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1 cup chocolate candies
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Combine cereal, pretzels, and peanuts in large bowl.
  3. Melt butter and stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Boil 3–4 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and pour over cereal mixture.
  5. Spread on baking sheet and bake 25–30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  6. Cool completely until crisp.
  7. Stir in candy corn and chocolate candies.

Notes

Store in airtight container for up to one week. Add candy only after mixture has cooled.