Ghoulishly Good Halloween Snack Mix Recipe

Name: Ghoulishly Good Halloween Snack Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups cone-shaped corn snacks (such as Bugles(R)); 4 cups cheese-flavored crackers (such as Cheez-It(R)); 4 cups popped popcorn; 2 cups pretzel sticks; 1 1/4 cups brown sugar; 3/4 cup corn syrup; 3/4 cup butter; 2 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 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(R))

Servings: persons

6 cups cone-shaped corn snacks (such as Bugles(R))
4 cups cheese-flavored crackers (such as Cheez-It(R))
4 cups popped popcorn
2 cups pretzel sticks
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
3/4 cup corn syrup
3/4 cup butter
2 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 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(R))

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.

1759

kcal

Calories

Fat

202

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups cone-shaped corn snacks (such as Bugles(R)), 4 cups cheese-flavored crackers (such as Cheez-It(R)), 4 cups popped popcorn, 2 cups pretzel sticks, and more.

Yes, Ghoulishly Good Halloween Snack Mix falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Ghoulishly Good Halloween Snack Mix

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