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Pumpkin Spice Snack Mix

A festive assortment of Pumpkin Spice Snack Mix spilling out of a burlap-wrapped container, featuring candy corn, cereal squares, pretzels, and fall-themed sweets.

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Pumpkin Spice Snack Mix is a sweet, salty, and crunchy fall treat loaded with Chex, pretzels, caramel Bugles, and festive candies, all coated in a cozy pumpkin pie spice glaze. Perfect for Halloween parties, road trips, or cozy snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups Honey Nut Chex cereal
  • 2 cups pretzels
  • 1 (6 oz) bag caramel Bugles
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 oz) bag Boo-terscotch M&Ms (or regular M&Ms)
  • 1 cup harvest candy mix (candy corn, candy pumpkins)
  • 1/2 cup Reese’s Pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine Chex cereal, pretzels, and Bugles.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
  4. Pour the butter mixture over the cereal mix and stir to coat evenly.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes for even baking.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool completely on wax paper.
  8. Once cooled, mix in Boo-terscotch M&Ms, harvest candy mix, and Reese’s Pieces.
  9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

  • Substitute M&Ms with other seasonal candies if unavailable or to reduce cost.
  • Use gluten-free alternatives for pretzels and cereal if needed.
  • Great for make-ahead party treats or gifting in mason jars.
  • Add-ins like candy eyeballs or mini marshmallows can make it festive for specific holidays.

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