Monster Munch

Monster Munch

A Halloween favorite! Store in an airtight container.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Yield:
14 servings
Servings:
14

Ingredients

  • 4 cups crispy rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex ®)
  • 4 cups popped popcorn
  • 1 cup roasted, salted pumpkin seeds
  • 1 cup honey roasted peanuts
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup candy corn

Directions

Step 1
Mix cereal, popcorn, pumpkin seeds, and peanuts together in a 4-quart microwaveable bowl.

Step 2
Microwave butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla extract together in another microwave-safe bowl, uncovered, on high power until boiling, about 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Stir in pumpkin pie spice. Pour over cereal mixture and stir until evenly coated.

Step 3
Microwave cereal mixture, 5 to 6 minutes, stirring and scraping down the bowl every minute.

Step 4
Spread on waxed paper to cool, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up. Stir in candy corn.

Cook’s Note:

You can use cashews instead of peanuts.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

460
Calories
16g
Fat
68g
Carbs
16g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 460
% Daily Value *
Total Fat16g 20%
Saturated Fat4g 21%
Cholesterol9mg 3%
Sodium157mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate68g 25%
Dietary Fiber10g 36%
Total Sugars21g
Protein16g
Vitamin C0mg 2%
Calcium21mg 2%
Iron4mg 23%
Potassium388mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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