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Halloween Party Mix

This can be made at other times of the year, too. Just substitute something else for the candy corn if it's not available. It's yummy! I made it for my son's preschool Halloween party.

List of Ingredients

1 box Ritz miniature peanut butter filled crackers
11 oz. pkg. small pretzel twists
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 Tbs. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
18 oz. pkg. candy corn
10 oz. pkg. plain M&M's




Recipe

Combine the peanut butter filled Ritz bitz, pretzels, and peanuts and place in a large greased baking pan or roaster pan. Set aside.

In saucepan combine butter, sugar, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda. Mixture will foam up.

Pour over the combined pretzel mixture and stir until coated.

Bake in a preheated 250 oven for 45 minutes. Be sure to stir well every 10 minutes.

After baking pour out onto wax paper lined cookies sheets and break mixture apart while still warm.

When cooled completely toss with candies. Store in Tupperware or other airtight container.

Source:
"Taste of Home"

NOTES : This makes about 16 cups of party mix. Looks cute when placed in cellophane bags and tied with raffia or ribbon.