Monster Munch

Crunchy, salty, sweet, and full of fall favorites like pumpkin seeds, popcorn, and candy corn, this snack mix is perfect for Halloween parties.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 460 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 4 cups popped popcorn
• 1 cup roasted, salted pumpkin seeds
• 4 cups crispy rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex ®)
• 1 cup honey roasted peanuts
• 1 cup candy corn

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix cereal, popcorn, pumpkin seeds, and peanuts together in a 4-quart microwaveable bowl.

Step 2

Microwave butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla extract together in another microwave-safe bowl, uncovered, on high power until boiling, about 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Stir in pumpkin pie spice. Pour over cereal mixture and stir until evenly coated.

Step 3

Microwave cereal mixture, 5 to 6 minutes, stirring and scraping down the bowl every minute.

Step 4

Spread on waxed paper to cool, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up. Stir in candy corn.