Halloween Snack Mix is a wonderful treat. Just in time for those little trick-or-treaters. The fun colors make it perfect for the Halloween season.
We like to put it in cute bags and give it to friends and family as a treat. I think that you will enjoy this treat any time in the Fall. It is sweet and salty and a lot of fun!
It also can take the place of popcorn when you are watching your favorite Halloween shows.
What Ingredients Do I Need For Halloween Snack Mix?
Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this snack mix (scroll down for the full recipe):
- Rice or Corn Chex
- Bugles
- Mini Pretzels
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Candy corns
- Candy Pumpkins
- Chocolate covered pretzels
- Reese’s Pieces
- Optional – Halloween sprinkles
*The chocolate covered pretzels that I used, were pumpkin flavored, from Winco.
What Are More Options To Add?
- Peanuts
- Cashews
- Slivered almonds
- Pecans
How Do I Make Halloween Snack Mix?
Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make this snack mix (scroll down for the full recipe):
- Preheat the oven to 275 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Put the Chex, Bugles and mini pretzels onto the baking sheet.
- Melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl, and then add the brown sugar and the vanilla extract.
- Drizzle the butter mixture over the Chex mixture, then stir to coat.
- Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and turn the mixture over. Place the mix back into the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove the mix from the oven and let it cool completely. Then add the candy corns, candy pumpkins, chocolate covered pretzels, and Reese’s pieces. Top with Halloween Sprinkles, if desired.
- Place the mixture in an airtight container or place the mixture into bags and tie with a cute string.
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Yield: 20 People
Halloween Snack Mix
Halloween Snack Mix is a fun treat for the Fall season. In each handful you get a little bit of sweet and salty.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 box (6 ounces) Rice or Corn Chex
- 1/2 bag (7 ounces) Bugles
- 1 cup Mini Pretzels
- 1/2 cup butter, (melted)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup Candy corns
- 1 cup Candy Pumpkins
- 1 cup chocolate covered pretzels (broken into smaller pieces)
- 4 ounces Reese's Pieces
- Optional (Halloween sprinkles)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Put the Chex, Bugles and the one cup of mini pretzels onto the baking sheet.
- Melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl, and then add the brown sugar and the vanilla extract, and stir to mix together.
- Drizzle the butter mixture over the Chex mixture, then stir to coat as evenly as possible.
- Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and turn the mixture over. Place the mix back into the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove the mix from the oven and let it cool completely. Then add the candy corns, pumpkins, chocolate covered pretzels, and Reese's pieces. Sprinkle with Halloween sprinkles, if desired.
- Place the mixture in an airtight container or place the mixture into bags and tie with a cute string.
Nutrition Information
Yield
20Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 241Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 13mgSodium 148mgCarbohydrates 40gFiber 1gSugar 31gProtein 2g