Sweet 'n' Savory Snack Treat

This is the perfect treat to serve at any Fall gathering.  It is just the right combination of sweet and salty.  A cute idea from the author of this recipe is to serve this snack mix in cake ice cream cones so guests can have their own little container to hold while they walk around the party.  I think that is a great idea!

Sweet 'n' Savory Snack Treat

Source: Taste of Home Halloween Food & Fun, Fall 2008

Yields 11 cups (22 servings)

Ingredients

3 cups Wheat Chex

3 cups Rice Chex

3 cups miniature cheese crackers

1 cup fresh pumpkin seeds, washed and dried

1/4 cup butter, cubed

1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt

1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

2 cups milk chocolate M&M's

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cereal, crackers and pumpkin seeds.  In a small saucepan, melt butter.  Stir in the seasoned salt, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and pepper sauce.  Drizzle over cereal mixture and toss to coat.

Spread into a greased 15 x 10-inch baking pan.  Bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.  Cool completely on a wire rack.  Transfer to a large bowl; stir in M&M's.  Store in an airtight container.