Last week the family and I had the opportunity to catch up with some old friends from our very first duty station, Ft. Stewart. They are actually the couple who gave us our baby shower for my Doodle! It was great getting to see them again and catch up on all the things that have happened since then. I have to say one of the best things about being military is the ability to always take those handful of people from each place and know that no matter how long it is between when you see or talk to each other, you can always pick up where you left off. We are hoping they make it down to us in the future!
Since it was a kid friendly party, I decided to make a Halloween party mix. I've heard this called all kinds of things, but I've always called it white trash. I knew another wife who we were stationed with in VA who had always called it puppy chow. No matter what you call it, it's just plain good! This recipe comes from a Special Halloween/Thanksgiving Betty Crocker cooking magazine.
Halloween Buddies
4 1/2 cups Corn Chex mix
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup candy corn
1 cup salted cocktail peanuts
Into a large bowl, measure cereal; set aside
In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter uncovered on High 20 seconds; stir. Microwave about 15 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 1-gallon resealable food-storage bag.
Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Add candy corn and peanuts; shake to mix. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
Hoping to get my favorite cobbler recipe and beer bread muffins out later this week!
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