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Sweet and salty Halloween snack mix is festive and fun for a delicious fall treat that’s perfect for sharing!
perfect Holiday snacking
Every Friday we have movie night and we are always looking for snacks and desserts to make for the night. We often have popcorn, but love to jazz it up a bit with candy or chocolate (like White Chocolate M&M Popcorn or Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn).
Around Halloween, when fall candies are in abundance, we decided to try a Halloween snack mix with popcorn, cereal, nuts, and candy! It’s a modification of our White Trash recipe and the kids went nuts (pun intended 😉 ) for it!
It comes together quickly and then just needs time to set, so plan ahead, or start the movie while you wait. 😉 Add it to a Halloween Charcuterie Board or Halloween Candy Charcuterie Board for an even bigger spread, and enjoy!
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Festive and fun. The colors and shapes of Halloween candies transform this mix into a festive Halloween snack mix recipe!
- Easy and quick. This recipe has minimal ingredients and just a few simple steps.
- Giftable. This mix is great for storing, so make a big batch and share it with neighbors and friends – both kids and adults will love it!
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 8 minutes
REST TIME: 1 hour
- 1½ cups Rice Chex cereal – General Mills or a generic brand can be used
- 1½ cups Corn Chex – This portion of the Check Mix can be replaced with another type of mini cracker or cookie such as mini Oreos, Teddy Grahams, Chip Ahoy, Nilla Wafers, Ritz Peanut butter and more.
- 2 cups mini pretzels – if you can’t find mini pretzels, use regular ones and break them into chunks.
- 2 cups Halloween M&M’s – or Reese’s Pieces for an autumn colored snack mix
- 1-2 cups peanuts salted or unsalted – or salted almonds or cashews
- 1 cup candy corn or Halloween Mallow mix
- 1 (24-ounce) package white almond bark – or white chocolate candy wafers
How to Make Halloween Snack Mix
- PREP. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- MIX. In a large bowl, combine 1½ cups Chex, 1½ cups pretzels, 2 cups M&M’s, 1-2 cups peanuts, and 1 cup candy corn and mix well.
- COAT. Break 24 ounces white almond bark into pieces and melt in a medium pot over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Pour melted bark over cereal mixture and mix well.
- COOL. Spread out onto wax paper or onto a parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Let set for 1 hour, then break into pieces to serve.
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Halloween Snack Mix
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 1½ cups Corn Chex Cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 2 cups Halloween M&Ms
- 1-2 cups peanuts, salted or unsalted
- 1 cup Candy Corn or Halloween Mallow Mix
- 1 (24-ounce) package white almond bark
Instructions
- Line large pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine Chex, pretzels, M&M’s, peanuts, and candy corn and mix well.
- Break almond bark into pieces and melt in a medium pot over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Pour melted bark over cereal mixture and mix well.
- Spread out onto wax paper or onto a parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Let set for 1 hour, then break into pieces to serve.
Notes
- The double boiler method is the best. Fill the bottom of a small saucepan with about 2 inches of water bring to a boil and then turn to low heat. Remove the lid and place a heat-safe glass or metal bowl on top (making sure the bottom doesn’t touch the water). Add chopped bark to the bowl, and stir while the chocolate melts.
- Microwave is the fastest, but take caution that it doesn’t overheat. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each interval.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Cereal. General Mills Rice and Corn Chex are gluten-free.
Pretzels are not usually gluten-free so look for a gluten-free alternative.
Peanuts are gluten free but double check label.
Candy. Plain M&Ms, classic Candy Corn, and Almond Bark are generally made with gluten-free ingredients, but always check the package labels for hidden gluten or if made in facilities where cross-contamination may occur.
A single batch makes about 10 cups of mix. I would plan for each person to have at least 1 cup of this treat if it’s the only one served. However, if you’re offering other treats, you can reduce the serving size to ½ cup per person.
Overheating. If the almond bark is overheated, either on the stovetop or in the microwave, it can seize up and become grainy.
Water contamination. Even a small amount of water can cause the almond bark to seize.
The double boiler method is the best. Fill the bottom of a small saucepan with about 2 inches of water bring to a boil and then turn to low heat. Remove the lid and place a heat-safe glass or metal bowl on top (making sure the bottom doesn’t touch the water). Add chopped bark to the bowl, and stir while the chocolate melts.
Microwave is the fastest, but take caution that it doesn’t overheat. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each interval.
Once cool and set, the mix can be placed in an airtight container or Ziploc. Store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, in the fridge for 3 weeks (may become soft), or in the freezer for 2-3 months.
Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
I had Reese‘s pieces and use milk chocolate bark, then dust the mix with powdered sugar for Halloween muddy buddies. Lil Luna recipes are always good and reliable!
I love this festive autumn snack mix. Using kettle corn is a great idea.
This is the perfect fall mix to keep around the house when you want a little treat with substance! love this!
This is perfect for our movie nights! My family enjoyed this snack mix, I actually need to make some more next time as they finished it so quick!
The perfect Halloween treat – Great recipe!
So delicious! Absolutely love the way candy corn and peanuts taste together! So fun to include popcorn and cereal! This is such a fun snack mix!
Sweet & salty! I wasn’t too sure about eating a handful of the candy pumpkins with the popcorn & peanuts, but they are so good together!! You have to eat them together!