Pumpkin Snack Mix

Ingredients

• 3 quarts popped popcorn

• 4 cups Cheerios

• 4 cups Corn or Rice Chex

• 2 cups salted peanuts

• 1 cup packed brown sugar

• 3/4 cup light corn syrup

• 1/4 cup butter, cubed

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

         1 package (16 oz.) candy pumpkins (or candy corn)
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  Directions

  1. In a large greased roasting pan, combine the popcorn, cereal and peanuts. In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter; bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; quickly stir in vanilla and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy.
  2. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Stir in candy pumpkins. Cool completely. Yield: about 5-1/2 quarts.