HALLOWEEN PARTY MIX

HALLOWEEN PARTY MIX
Yield-16 cups

1 (11 ounce) package pretzels
1 (10 1/2 ounce) package miniature peanut butter filled butter flavor crackers (I use Ritz)
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 (10 ounce) package M&M's
1 (18 1/2 ounce) package candy corn

In a large bowl, combine first 3 ingredients.

In a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 5 minutes.

Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam).

Pour over pretzel mixture and stir until coated. Pour into a greased 15x10 inch baking pan. Bake at 250 degrees for 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Break apart while warm.

Cool completely. Toss with M&M's and candy corn. Store in airtight container.