Description
Crunchy kernels, toasted nuts, and salty pretzels get a sweet-spiced hug from melted honey-cinnamon butter, then mingle with tart cranberries, candy corn, and white chocolate for fall’s ultimate snack.
Ingredients
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 1 cup pretzel sticks
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over low heat melt butter, honey, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- In a large bowl combine popped popcorn, pumpkin seeds, peanuts, and pretzel sticks.
- Pour the melted cinnamon-honey mixture over the popcorn blend and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Add dried cranberries, candy corn, and white chocolate chips, then toss to distribute all ingredients.
- Spread the snack mix on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container to keep the mix fresh and crisp.
- Substitute white chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips for extra richness.
- For more spice, add a pinch of nutmeg or ground cloves to the butter mixture.
- This mix is perfect for fall gatherings, movie nights, or road trip snacks.