Halloween Party Mix

From Taste of Home Halloween Mini Book

Serves 16 cups

1 pkg. (11 oz) bowtie or stick pretzels

1 pkg. (10-12 oz.) mini peanut butter- filled Ritz crackers

1 C. dry roasted peanuts

1 C. sugar

½ C. butter

½ C. light corn syrup

1 t. baking soda

2 t. vanilla extract

1 pkg. (10 oz.) M & M’s                 (Use these two ingredients in

1 pkg. (18 oz.) candy corn            whatever quantities you like)

In large bowl, combine pretzels, crackers, and peanuts.

In large saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and corn syrup.  Bring to boil, and boil 5 minutes.  Remove from heat.  Stir in vanilla and baking soda.  Mix.   This will foam.  Pour over pretzel mixture and stir until coated. Bake in greased 15 x 10 at 250 for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 min.  Break apart while warm. 

Add M & M’s and candy corn before serving.