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Jack-O’-Lantern Jumble Snack Mix
Crispy, salty, and unapologetically sweet, this festive autumn snack mix hits all the right notes. The secret to its irresistible flavor is a rich glaze made from melted butter, creamy peanut butter, and a surprising splash of Worcestershire sauce. Everything bakes together until perfectly toasted before getting tossed with classic candy corn. It's a fantastic treat for fall gatherings, Halloween parties, or just keeping a bowl on the counter for casual snacking.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Baking sheet
- Oven
- Stovetop
Ingredients
- 8 c. bite-size crispy corn & rice cereal squares
- 1 c. dry-roasted peanuts
- 1/4 c. butter, sliced
- 1/4 c. creamy peanut butter
- 2-1/4 t. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 t. garlic salt
- 1 to 2 c. candy corn
Instructions
- 1Combine the crispy corn and rice cereal squares with the dry-roasted peanuts in a large bowl.
- 2Place the sliced butter, creamy peanut butter, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic salt into a saucepan.
- 3Cook the butter mixture over low heat, stirring frequently until everything is completely melted and smooth. Keep the heat low so the peanut butter doesn't scorch.
- 4Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the cereal and peanuts, stirring gently to coat all the pieces evenly.
- 5Spread the coated snack mix out in an even layer on a lightly greased 15x10-inch jelly-roll pan.
- 6Bake uncovered at 250 degrees for one hour to toast the ingredients.
- 7Let the mix cool completely to room temperature, then stir in the candy corn.
Notes
- Yield: This recipe makes about 10 to 11 cups of snack mix.
- Storage: Keep the cooled snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain its crunch.
- Cooling: Make sure the mix is completely cool before adding the candy corn, or the candies will melt and clump together.
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