Pumpkin Spice Autumn Mix

This fall snack is just perfect to snack on, to give away for Halloween goodie bags, it has the exact amount of fall spices and crunch to satisfy anyone's appetite. I love all Chex cereal, I make the muddy buddies all of the time and snacks with this cereal, this recipe is perfect you just dump it into the bowl microwave or bake it. My house smells amazing when I bake it, but I have to admit microwaving it is just so simple, then you store it in a container and before you know it either you or who ever is over will eat it, I just grab it by the handfuls and watch tv or go on my computer, it's just the perfect snack. I don't love candy corn, but it works in here when you eat in a bunch, I actually tried the new caramel Apple candy corn and that is amazing in it also.

Ingredients:

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted

1 cup packed brown sugar

3 tablespoons pumpkin spice

2 tablespoons vanilla extract

1 (12 oz) box cinnamon chex cereal

1 (12 oz) box honey nut chex cereal

4 cups pretzel small twists

1 (21 ounce) Candy Corn, or Autumn Mix, or Caramel Apple Candy Corn 

Directions: You can bake in the oven or microwave, both directions are listed 

In a medium bowl, add the butter, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract and whisk

In another extra large bowl, toss together both chex cereals and pretzels. Pour butter mixture over the cereal mixture and toss to distribute.

To use the Microwave: Place the bowl uncovered for 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on wax or parchment paper to cool.  Add candy corn or harvest candy mix and toss to combine. Store in airtight container.

Oven: Preheat oven to 275°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide mixture on the two baking sheets and spread in even layers. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on parchment paper to cool. Add harvest candy mix and toss to combine. Store in airtight container.

Recipe slightly adapted and photo source:http://www.thenovicechefblog.com/2015/10/pumpkin-spice-chex-mix/