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Scarecrow Crunch Snack Mix – The Ultimate Sweet & Salty Fall Treat

A festive fall snack mix combining caramel popcorn, pretzels, candy corn, and chocolate candies for the ultimate sweet and salty treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Base Mix
  • 6 cups popped popcorn
  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 2 cups cereal squares
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1 cup chocolate candies
Caramel Coating
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup light corn syrup

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Combine popcorn, pretzels, cereal, peanuts, candy corn, and chocolate candies in large bowl.
  2. Prepare caramel by boiling butter, sugar, and corn syrup 3–4 minutes.
  3. Stir in vanilla and baking soda.
  4. Drizzle caramel over mix and toss gently.
  5. Spread on baking sheet and cool completely before breaking apart.

Notes

Store in airtight container for up to one week.