Trick or Treat Trail Mix
By
Kelly Wittman
@Kelly49855
9
Favorite of my kids. I only make it once a year in October to keep it special. Everybody who tries it always asks for the recipe. ENJOY!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This is a great snack mix for Halloween, or anytime really! It has the perfect balance of salty and sweet. The coating on the peanuts is similar to caramel corn coating. Candy corns and fall colored M&M's make this festive and even yummier. The peanuts and peanut butter Ritz bits make this a little different than other snack mix recipes. You can make this and add any seasonal candies you'd like if you want to serve beyond Halloween. It's very addictive.
Ingredients
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1 bag mediumpretzels, 16 oz.
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1 can(s)dry roasted peanuts, 12 oz.
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1 boxmini peanut butter Ritz Bits, 8.5 oz.
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1 stickreal unsalted butter
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1 clight Karo syrup
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1 csugar
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1 tspvanilla
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1 tspbaking soda
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1 pkgautumn colors M&M's
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1 pkgcandy corn
How to Make Trick or Treat Trail Mix
- On a greased cookie sheet, spread out pretzels, peanuts, and peanut butter Ritz.
- Melt butter, syrup, and sugar on stovetop. With a candy thermometer, heat until 250 degrees.
- Quickly add vanilla and baking soda. It will foam.
- Pour sugar mixture over pretzel, peanut, and cracker mixture.
- Place in the oven at 250 degrees for 55-60 minutes.
- Remove to wax paper sprayed with non-stick spray and break apart. Will harden quickly, so move as fast as you can to break up clumps.
- When cooled, add to a large bowl. Add candy corn and M&Ms... enjoy!
About Trick or Treat Trail Mix
Course/Dish: Nuts Other Snacks
Main Ingredient: Nuts
Regional Style: American
Collection: Halloween Treats
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
