Kara's Party Ideas Easy Thanksgiving Pumpkin Chex Mix Recipe

The holiday season is upon us! What a wonderful time of year it is too! A time to gather family and friends and enjoy delicious feasts and the joys of each other’s company. But, what do you do about that “in between” time? You know, that time when the hugs and hello’s have been had, the small talk has died down, the bellies are growling, and yet, you still have 1 hour and 45 minutes still left on the oven timer?

Never fear! Chex Party Mix and Kara’s Party Ideas has the perfect solution! This Easy Thanksgiving Pumpkin Chex Mix Recipe provides a perfect tide-me-over snack until the big unveiling of the feast. Best yet, it’s super-fast and easy and can be made ahead of time, cutting down on the stress of the big day.

As a bonus, our Thanksgiving Pumpkin Chex Mix is absolutely delicious, so your guests will love every bite! I wanted to add a special twist to the original Pumpkin Chex mix recipe, so I included popcorn and candy pumpkins! It took the recipe to the next level and is oh-so-yummy!

Easy Thanksgiving Pumpkin Chex Mix

Ingredients

•1/4 cup brown sugar

•1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

•1/4 cup butter

•2 teaspoons vanilla

•2 cups Cinnamon Chex™ cereal

•2 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal

•2 cups Honey Nut Chex™ cereal

•2 cups popcorn

•3 cups candy pumpkins

•8 o.z pecans (optional)

Instructions

Step 1- In small bowl, mix brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice; set aside. In small microwave-safe dish, microwave butter on high about 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in vanilla.

Step 2- In large microwavable bowl, mix all cereals, pecans, and popcorn.

Step 3- Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly distributed. Add sugar and spice mixture and stir until coated.

Step 4- Microwave uncovered on high 5 minutes or until mixture begins to brown, stirring every minute. Add pumpkin candy when you are finished microwaving.