Halloween - Party Mix time!

 Ah memories of homemade costumes, driving miles between stops with one objective, Get Candy.

 

 While the children enjoy the fun and festivities, maybe you want something better than a pack of smarties.  This is my very favorite party mix, given to me by a friend.  The crunchy with the buttery sweetness.  Heaven!

Halloween Party Mix             

                                                        Preheat oven to 250 bake

12 oz. mini pretzel twists

1 large jar dry roasted peanuts

1 box 12 oz. peanut butter Ritz Bits

Spread in large pan w/1" sides.  [I use my broiler pan that came w/the oven]
In a 2 qt saucepan combine,
1 stick butter

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup corn syrup  

Mix well, bring to a boil and boil ONLY 5 minutes.  Add 2 tsp vanilla & 1 tsp baking soda. 
Pour over pretzel mixture and briefly stir to cover. 

Bake 45 minutes @ 250 Bake, STIRRING every 15 minutes.  
Turn onto wax paper and pull pieces apart quickly and let begin to cool.  Add 

1 lb M&M's 

12 oz Candy Corn                

Store in airtight container or Ziploc bags.