Monster Munch

Monster Munch

Prep Time:
20 Min
Start to Finish:
35 Min
Servings:
9 servings (1 cup each)
Print:
8.5 x 11 6 x 4
A touch of pumpkin spice hints at Halloween in this sweet-and-salty snack mix.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Chex® cereal
  • 4 cups popped microwave popcorn
  • 1 cup honey-roasted cashews
  • 1 cup roasted salted pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup candy corn

Directions

  1. In 4-quart microwavable bowl, mix cereal, popcorn, cashews and pumpkin seeds; set aside.
  2. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla uncovered on High about 2 minutes or until mixture is boiling, stirring after 1 minute; stir in pumpkin pie spice. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
  3. Microwave 5 to 6 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute. Spread on waxed paper to cool, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up.
  4. Stir in candy corn. Store in airtight container.

Additional Directions

Prep Guide and Tips:
Package serving-size portions of this crunchy munch in plastic bags printed with Halloween patterns or designs. Experiment with different flavors of Chex® cereal to find your favorite.

Nutrition Facts

Nutritional Information Per Serving; 1 serving:

Calories:
510 
Calories From Fat:
230 
Total Fat:
26g 
Cholesterol:
15mg 
Sodium:
430mg 
Potassium:
270mg 
Protein:
12g 
Vitamin A:
10% 
Vitamin C:
2% 
Calcium:
8% 
Iron:
50%