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Halloween Snack Mix is a delicious combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy, with a hint of cinnamon, a little chocolate, and plenty of colorful Halloween candy. This easy party snack is perfect for Halloween gatherings, movie nights, or filling individual treat cups!
Easy Halloween Chex Mix
This easy Halloween snack mix combines crunchy cereal and salty pretzels with a lightly sweetened, buttery cinnamon coating. After baking until crisp, it’s finished with white chocolate and colorful Halloween candies.
My favorite thing about this Halloween Snack Mix is the combination of textures and flavors. The Chex and pretzels are crisp and crunchy, the buttery cinnamon coating adds just the right amount of flavor, and the white chocolate brings everything together.
The candy corn adds a little chewiness, which I love! It’s sweet, salty, cinnamon-y, and so good!
Why You’ll Love This Halloween Snack Mix
- Sweet and salty. Buttery cereal, salty pretzels, cinnamon, chocolate, and candy make a delicious combination.
- Fun for Halloween. Colorful candies and little candy eyeballs give it a festive look.
- Easy to make. Just a few simple steps, and no complicated decorating.
- Perfect for sharing. Serve it in a bowl, fill individual treat cups, or package it for Halloween treats.
- Easy to double. Make a larger batch when you’re feeding a crowd.
Halloween Snack Mix Ingredients
This Halloween Chex Mix uses simple ingredients to make a crunchy, sweet and salty party snack. Have fun choosing your candies!
For exact amounts, please see the recipe card below.
Cinnamon Chex cereal, mini pretzel twists, unsalted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, white melting chocolate, Reese’s Pieces, Halloween M&M’s, candy corn, and candy eyeballs.
A few ingredient tips:
- Cinnamon Chex: Adds a light cinnamon flavor that works well with the buttery coating. Regular Rice Chex or Corn Chex can also be used, though the flavor will be a little different.
- White melting chocolate: Use melting wafers or candy melts that are designed for coating and drizzling. White chocolate chips may not melt as smoothly.
- Halloween candies: Reese’s Pieces, M&M’s, and candy corn add chocolate, peanut butter flavor, and plenty of festive color.
How to Make Halloween Snack Mix
- Prepare the cereal. Combine the Cinnamon Chex and mini pretzels in a large bowl.
- Make the buttery coating. Melt the butter, stir in the cinnamon to release its flavor, then add the brown sugar and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and salt.
- Pour the butter coating over the cereal mixture.
- Coat and bake. Toss the cereal mixture with the buttery coating, spread onto a baking sheet, and bake until lightly toasted, stirring once halfway through.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Melt the chocolate in short intervals in the microwave, stirring between each.
- Push the cereal mixture close together on the baking sheet before drizzling with chocolate.
- Add the chocolate. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cooled mix using a fork, gently turning some pieces so the chocolate can help form little clusters.
- Decorate. Add some of the candies and gently toss to distribute.
- Transfer to your serving platter and scatter more Halloween candies over the mix, drizzle with more chocolate, and add a few candy eyeballs on top while the chocolate is still soft.
- Let set. Allow the chocolate to harden completely. Leave the snack mix arranged on the serving platter, or gently break it into clusters for serving.
Tips for the Best Halloween Party Snack Mix
- Coat evenly. Add the buttery coating in a few additions, gently tossing between each so the cereal and pretzels are evenly coated.
- Cool completely. Let the baked cereal cool before adding the white chocolate so it sets properly.
For a pretty party presentation: Arrange the snack mix on your serving platter before adding the final chocolate drizzle. Sprinkle extra Halloween candies over the top and add a few candy eyeballs while the chocolate is still soft. Once set, you can leave everything arranged on the platter or break it into clusters for serving.
Variations and Substitutions
- Different Chex cereal: Try Rice Chex or Corn Chex in place of some or all of the Cinnamon Chex.
- Different candies: Use your favorite Halloween-colored chocolate candies or chopped mini peanut butter cups.
- Extra salty crunch: Replace some of the pretzels with salted nuts, if desired.
- Different holidays: Change the candy colors to make this an easy snack mix for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or other celebrations.
How to Store Halloween Snack Mix
Once the chocolate is completely set, transfer the Halloween party mix to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature for up to 5 days for the best freshness and crunch.
Keep it away from heat or direct sunlight so the chocolate doesn’t soften.
A Fun Halloween Party Treat
I love serving this snack mix in little paper treat cups. They’re easy for guests to grab, and the colorful candy makes them look so festive! I found mine here (these are a little different): Halloween Treat Cups
More Halloween Party Treats
Dark Chocolate Halloween Cookies
Halloween Cake Pops
Halloween Jello Brain Recipe
Spooky Halloween Party Punch
Halloween Hot Dog Mummies
Easy Halloween Focaccia Bread
If you make this fun Halloween Snack Mix, please let me know by leaving a comment below with a star rating! 😊
Halloween Snack Mix
Equipment
- Baking Sheet large, rimmed
- Spoon or Fork (for drizzling chocolate)
Ingredients
Cereal Mixture
- 3 cups Cinnamon Chex Cereal
- 1 cup Mini Pretzel Twists
Buttery Cinnamon Coating
- 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 4 teaspoons Light Brown Sugar packed
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ teaspoon Fine Salt
Chocolate and Halloween Candy
- 4 ounces White Melting Chocolate
- ¼ cup Reese’s Pieces
- ¼ cup Halloween M&M’s
- 3 Tablespoons Candy Corn
- Candy Eyeballs optional
Instructions
Prep
- Heat the oven to 275°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the Cinnamon Chex and mini pretzels to a large mixing bowl.
Make the Buttery Cinnamon Coating
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the cinnamon, then add the brown sugar. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Drizzle the buttery mixture over the cereal and pretzels in a few additions, gently tossing between additions to coat as evenly as possible.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the Chex Mix
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, gently stirring halfway through. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Add the White Chocolate and Candy
- Melt the white melting chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl at 50% power in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Push the cooled cereal mixture close together on the baking sheet. Drizzle with about half of the melted white chocolate, gently turning some of the pieces to distribute the chocolate.Add some of the Halloween candies and gently stir to distribute them throughout the mix.
Decorate
- Transfer the mixture to a serving platter. Scatter the remaining Halloween candies over the top, then drizzle with the remaining white chocolate. Add the candy eyeballs and a few candy corns while the chocolate is still soft.
Let Set and Serve
- Let the chocolate harden completely. Serve the snack mix right on the platter to preserve the arrangement, or gently break it into smaller clusters for serving in individual cups or bowls.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
It was so delicious! Couldn’t stop eating it! Very good Halloween treat.