Sweet & Salty Carmel Corn Party Mix

  I love pretzels and I love M&M's. And I love pretzels within M&M's. Which is why I decided to create a Pretzel M&M party mix. It's literally a Taste Bud Fiesta. Not to be confused with a Taste Bud Siesta, which is basically where your taste buds fall asleep because the flavors are so boring. No, your taste buds will be up all night with these flavors...

This caramel corn is my Grandmother's recipe. And everyone knows that when it comes to secrets in the kitchen, Grandma knows best.
 She's a wizard. She makes it in the microwave. She's a smart, easy, delicious Grandma. So let me tell you how this works...

Sweet & Salty Caramel Corn Party Mix
What you will need:

• Two bags butter lovers popcorn (Popped)
• 5 Cups Mini pretzel twists
• 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 Stick Butter (Cut up)
• 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
• 1 Cup Brown Sugar
• 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
• 1 bag Pretzel M&M's
• A brown paper bag

Directions:

• Pour popped pop corn and pretzels into brown paper shopping bag, sprinkle cinnamon and shake bag. Set aside
• In microwavable bowl mix butter, syrup, and sugar. Microwave for 5 minutes, stirring every 1 minute.
• Add Baking soda and vanilla, stirring vigorously until it foams up
• Pour mixture over pop corn and pretzels in bag, stir and shake bag to spread caramel around evenly
• Microwave in bag for 3 minutes, this time stirring and shaking bag every 3 minutes
• Let cool on lightly greased parchment paper for 5 minutes
• Mix in Pretzel M&M's
• Party. 

And below you will see the partying hands of my little brother and sister and their friends, desperately clutching the deliciousness within the bowl. Have fun.