Eat-It-Up Snack Mix

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons brown sugar packed
• 0.3 cup butter 
• 1 cup candy corn 
• 4 cups corn flakes/bran flakes crispy
• 2 tablespoons plus light
• 4 cups popped popcorn 
• 0.3 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 
• 1 cup roasted peanuts 
• 1 cup roasted pumpkin seeds 
• 0.3 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

• bowl
• wax paper
• microwave

Directions

1. In a 4-quart microwave-safe bowl, mix together cereal, popcorn, peanuts and pumpkin seeds; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla. Microwave, uncovered on high setting for about 2 minutes, until mixture is boiling; stir after one minute. Stir in spice.
2. Pour over cereal mixture and stir until evenly coated. Microwave 5 minutes, stirring after every minute.
3. Spread on wax paper.
4. Let cool for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up any large pieces.
5. Add candy and toss to mix. Store in an airtight container.