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Closely looking down on a bowl of Sweet Bugle Party Mix.
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Sweet Bugle Party Mix

A sweet, salty, and nutty party mix to make in no time.
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 284kcal
Author Brandie Skibinski

Ingredients

  • 14 ounce bag Bugles
  • 1 cup toasted chopped pecans
  • ½ cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 1 ¾ cups light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup (2 sticks)unsalted butter (salted can be used for a more sweet/salty taste)
  • 1 cup dark corn syrup (can use light)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 250°F. Lightly spray a large roasting pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a very large bowl, toss together the 14 ounce bag Bugles, 1 cup toasted chopped pecans, and ½ cup toasted sliced almonds. Set aside.
    Bugles, pecans and almonds tossed together in a bowl.
  • In a medium-sized sauce pot, add 1 3/4 cups light brown sugar, packed, 1 cup (2 sticks)unsalted butter and 1 cup dark corn syrup.
    Brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a pot.
  • Place on the stove over medium-low heat and stir constantly to prevent burning.
    A pot of melted butter, corn syrup, and brown sugar,
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer and simmer for 2 minutes. Keep an eye on it so it doesn’t boil over and stir often.
  • Pour the sauce over the ingredients and stir well to combine, making sure everything is coated.
    Sauce being over the sweet party mix.
  • Add to the roasting dish. Bake for 1 hour, tossing every 15 minutes.
    Bugle Sweet Party Mix in a baking dish.
  • When the mix is done baking, lay it out in a single layer on parchment paper on the countertop or sheet trays.
    Baked Bugle Sweet Party Mix in a dish.
  • Allow to cool completely, then break it up into bite-sized pieces and serve immediately.
    Closely looking at an overflowing pile of Sweet Bugle Party Mix.

Notes

  • Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
To toast the almonds and pecans: 
Oven Method (best for larger batches):
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Spread the nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake for 7–10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until they turn lightly golden and fragrant.
Remove immediately and let cool—nuts can go from perfectly toasted to burnt quickly, so keep a close eye on them.
Stovetop Method (quick and small batches):
Place a dry skillet over medium heat.
Add the nuts in a single layer.
Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring often, until lightly browned and fragrant.
Transfer to a plate right away to cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Sodium: 97mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g
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