Spooky Snack Mix Recipe
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Yield:
18 cups
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Total Time:
55 mins
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Prep Time:
25 mins
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Cook Time:
30 mins
Ingredients
- 5 cups crispy corn cereal squares
- 2 cups cinnamon-flavored bear-shaped graham crackers
- 2 cups salted peanuts
- 2 cups tiny twist pretzels
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup, light
- 1/2 cup butter OR margarine
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3/8 teaspoon yellow food coloring plus 1/8
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 2 cups small candies such as candy corn, candy coated chocolate pieces
- 1/2 cup white OR semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons Mazola® Corn Oil
Instructions
- Step 1) Mix together cereal, crackers, peanuts and pretzels in a large bowl that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
- Step 2) Combine sugar, corn syrup and butter in saucepan over medium-high heat. Stirring frequently, bring to boil and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add vanilla and food colorings (mixture will bubble). Drizzle glaze over snack mix and toss to coat. Gently stir in marshmallows and candy; immediately spread on baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
- Step 3) Melt chocolate chips and oil until smooth. Drizzle over snack mix and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
- Store in airtight container.
