Book Nerd Bites: Halloween Harvest Hash

Book Nerd Bites is an original monthly feature created by some lovely book bloggers Becca, Cyra, Kristie, Natasha, and I as part of the Book Blogger Creativity Project hosted by Nori. Thanks to my team for coming up with a fun and creative way to satisfy both our book-- and actual appetites!  

Each month we will be sharing exciting recipes inspired by some of our favorite books. Feel free to join in, but please make sure you link your post back to us so we can enjoy your favorite bookish delights as well!

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*And now a fun recipe....for this time of year to assist you in your reading! :)

Halloween Harvest Hash Chex Mix (FULL CREDIT)

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

• ¾ cup Butter, melted
• ¾ cup Brown Sugar, packed
• 2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract

For the Mix:

• 1 box Rice Chex [365g (12 oz)]
• 1 bag Bugles [213g (7 oz) bag]
• 4 cups Pretzels
• 1 heaping cup Candy Corn
• 1 heaping cup Candy Corn Pumpkins
• 1 bag Reese's Pieces [230g (8oz)]

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 275°F.
2. Melt the butter in the microwave in medium bowl or measuring cup.
3. Add the brown sugar and vanilla extract and whisk well until combined and dissolved.
4. In a VERY large bowl, add the Chex cereal, pretzels and Bugles.
5. Pour the sauce over the cereal mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
6. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Divide mixture on the two baking sheets and spread in even layers.
8. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
9. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool. Then add it to a large bowl, along with the candy corn, pumpkins and Reese's Pieces. Toss to combine.
10. Store in airtight container.