Campaign Trail Mix
November 2008
Whip up this easy (and patriotic) snack.
Makes: 9 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 40 mins
- 8 cups air-popped popcorn
- 1 cup roasted peanuts
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
- 7 tablespoons butter
- 1/4cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees . In a large bowl, toss together the popcorn, peanuts and pumpkin seeds.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in the brown sugar and cayenne until bubbling and thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour over the popcorn mixture; toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Form small clumps of the popcorn mixture and bake until toasted, 40 minutes. Let cool completely.