Halloween Sanck Mix

This sweet & salty snack is as yummy as it is pretty!

Since I've made this quite a few times here are a few tips to making a delicious snack mix. Mix the crackers the pour them in the buttered roasting pan. When boiling the mixture be sure to set the timer for 5 minutes, the longer the mixture the boils the harder the syrup will get & the more difficult it will be to spread evenly. Pour the syrup evenly over the crackers in the roasting pan (Don't mix in a bowl, then transfer to the pan). Don't worry about mixing the crackers & syrup perfectly at first. The syrup gets easier to distribute evenly as it bakes in the oven. After about 30 minutes in the oven, it will stir easily & all the crackers will be coated.

Recipe from: Gooseberry Patch Flavors of the Fall

10-oz. box Ritz mini peanut butter sandwich crackers
2 c. Cheez-It cheese crackers
2 1/2 c. tiny pretzel twists
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. corn syrup
2 t. vanilla extract
1 t. baking soda
14-oz M&Ms
1 to 1 1/2 c. candy corn

Pour first 3 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; toss gently & set aside. Bring butter, sugar & corn syrup to a boil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat; boil 5 minutes. remove from heat; stir in vanilla & baking soda. Pour over cracker mixture; stir to coat. Spread in a large buttered roasting pan; bake at 250 degrees for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread onto wax paper or Silpat to cool; break apart while warm. When completely cool; toss with M&Ms and candy corn. Store in airtight container. Make 24 servings.

Kristin