Pumpkin Party Mix Recipes

PUMPKIN SNACK MIX

Steps:

• In a large greased roasting pan, combine the popcorn, cereal and peanuts. In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter; bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; quickly stir in vanilla and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy. , Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Stir in candy pumpkins.

PUMPKIN PARTY MIX

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix all ingredients. Store in airtight container.

PUMPKIN SPICE CHEX MIX

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice; set aside. In small microwave-safe dish, microwave butter on High about 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in vanilla. In large microwavable bowl, mix all cereals and pecans. Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly distributed. Add sugar and spice mixture and stir until coated.
• Microwave uncovered on High 5 minutes or until mixture begins to brown, stirring every minute. Spread on wax paper or a cookie sheet to cool. Store in airtight container.

SESAME-PISTACHIO SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325˚ and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk the egg white in a large bowl until frothy, then whisk in the sugar, thyme, chili powder, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add the pepitas, pistachios and sesame seeds; toss to coat.
• Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake, tossing halfway through, until crisp and dry, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, add the wasabi peas to the warm snack mixture and toss. Let cool.