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pumpkin spice

A delightful homemade pumpkin spice snack mix perfect for fall festivities.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Honey Nut Chex
  • 2 cups Wheat Chex
  • 2 cups mini pretzel twists
  • 1 cup honey-roasted peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup
  • 1.5 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cup dried orange-flavored cranberries
  • 0.75 cup candy corn

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. To a large, microwave-safe bowl, add Honey Nut Chex, Wheat Chex, pretzels, and peanuts; stir to combine.
  2. In a 2-cup microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
  3. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, pumpkin pie spice, salt; stir to combine.
  4. Heat the mixture in the microwave until bubbly and boiling, about 30 seconds.
  5. Drizzle the sugar mixture over dry ingredients and stir to coat evenly.
  6. Microwave the mixture on high for 3 minutes, stirring after each minute.
  7. After cooling for 5 minutes, fold in cranberries and candy corn. Serve immediately.

Notes

This snack mix is perfect for parties and fall gatherings, offering a sweet and spicy flavor profile.