Pumpkin Spice Snack Mix with Fall Flavors (Print version)
A sweet and salty pumpkin spice snack mix with cereal, pretzels, nuts, maple glaze, cranberries, and fall candy.
# Ingredients:
For the snack mix
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5 cups (150 g) rice or corn square cereal
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2 cups (100 g) mini pretzels
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1 cup (110 g) pecan halves
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1/2 cup (65 g) pepitas
For the pumpkin spice glaze
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6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter
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1/3 cup (70 g) packed light brown sugar
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3 tablespoons maple syrup
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2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3/4 teaspoon fine salt
For finishing
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3/4 cup (90 g) dried cranberries
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1 cup (160 g) fall candy, such as candy corn or candy-coated chocolate
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Add the cereal, pretzels, pecans, and pepitas to a very large bowl. Toss gently so the pieces are evenly mixed.
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Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and salt until smooth, about 2 minutes.
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Pour the warm glaze over the cereal mixture. Fold with a wide spatula until the pieces are evenly coated and lightly glossy.
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Divide the mix between the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 40-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until fragrant and mostly dry to the touch.
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Let the snack mix cool completely on the pans. Break up any large clusters, then toss with dried cranberries and fall candy.
# Good to know:
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Cool completely before storing so the cereal stays crisp.
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Makes about 12 cups, depending on cereal and pretzel size.
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Store airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week.