Harvest Hash Snack Mix (Print-Friendly Version)
Salty-sweet Harvest Hash features crisp cereal, peanuts, candy, and buttery caramel topping.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Base Mix
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1 box Crispix cereal (approximately 12 ounces)
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1 bag Bugles snack chips (approximately 7.5 ounces)
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1 cup roasted salted peanuts
→ Coating
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1/2 cup salted butter
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2 cups packed brown sugar
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1 cup light corn syrup
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Topping
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1 bag Reese’s Pieces (8 ounces)
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or prepare a large roasting pan.
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In a large bowl or the roasting pan, mix together Crispix cereal, Bugles, and peanuts until evenly combined.
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In a medium saucepan, combine salted butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Set over medium heat, stirring frequently until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue boiling, monitoring with a candy thermometer, until it reaches the soft-ball stage (approximately 240°F/115°C).
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Remove saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract thoroughly.
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Pour the hot caramel mixture over the cereal and nut mixture. Stir swiftly to ensure all pieces are well coated.
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Spread the coated mixture evenly onto the prepared sheet pans, or leave in roasting pan if using. Bake for 1 hour, stirring and turning the mixture halfway through baking to ensure even caramelization.
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Remove pans from the oven. Allow the mix to cool, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent clumping and to separate clusters as it cools.
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Once the mix has completely cooled, scatter Reese’s Pieces evenly over the surface and toss gently to distribute.
# Extra Tips:
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Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness and crispness.