Popcorn Snacking Mix
Cook Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Description: This delightful Popcorn Snacking Mix is the ultimate snack to satisfy those late-night cravings or to share at bake sales and as gifts. Packaged in cute baggies tied with ribbon, it’s a treat that’s sure to please both kids and adults alike.
Recipe Category: Candy
Keywords: Dessert, Grains, Fruit, Nuts, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Weeknight, Oven, Beginner Cook, Less than 4 Hours, Easy
Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
Review Count: 4
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 243.7
- Fat Content: 12.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 5.5mg
- Sodium Content: 247.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 29.5g
- Fiber Content: 2.8g
- Sugar Content: 13.6g
- Protein Content: 6.1g
Recipe Yield: Approximately 22 cups
Ingredients:
- 12 cups popped popcorn
- 4 cups assorted cereals
- 4 cups salted peanuts
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Grease a large roasting pan and pour in the popped popcorn, assorted cereals, and salted peanuts. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
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In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
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Boil the mixture for about 6 minutes, continuing to stir it frequently to prevent burning.
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After 6 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat. Quickly stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda until the mixture becomes light and foamy.
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Immediately pour the hot syrup over the popcorn mixture in the roasting pan. Stir vigorously to ensure all the popcorn, cereals, and peanuts are evenly coated with the syrup.
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Bake the mixture uncovered in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring it every 15 minutes to ensure even baking and coating.
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Once baked, remove the roasting pan from the oven and allow the popcorn mix to cool completely before serving or packaging.
This Popcorn Snacking Mix is a crunchy, sweet, and addictive treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying it as a late-night snack or sharing it with friends and family, it’s sure to be a hit!
