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Halloween Monster Mix
This Halloween Monster Mix is everything you want in a tasty treat. A little salty, a lot of sweet, a lot of crunch, and a little chewy. A perfect snack for a party or to have on the counter to munch on all day long.
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10 -15 servings
Calories: 881 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups mini pretzels
- 5 cups popped popcorn
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup roasted salted peanuts
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup salted butter
- ⅓ cup corn syrup
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup Reese's Pieces
- ½ cup candy corn
- 2 Tablespoons Candy eyes
- 2 Tablespoons orange sprinkles
- 2 Tablespoons black sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and spraying with oil.
- Mix together the pretzels, popcorn, peanuts, and marshmallows in a bowl or on your prepared tray.
- In a small saucepan melt the butter, corn syrup, and brown sugar together.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, and let boil for 3 minutes.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and immediately pour evenly over the popcorn mixture, mix quickly to coat. Don’t worry if you don’t coat everything you will get another chance.
- Put in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, take the mixture out and carefully mix everything around. Put back into the over for another 10 minutes, take the mixture out again and toss one more time, then let sit to cool.
- Once cool, break apart into bite size chunks and toss in a serving bowl with the remaining ingredients.
- Serve immediately or put in an airtight container and store in a cool place.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
881kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
149g
(50%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
530mg
(22%)
Potassium
494mg
(14%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
61g
(122%)
Vitamin A
285IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10-15 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 881
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 881kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 149g | 50% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 530mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 61g | 122% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.