Halloween Snack Mix
This sweet and salty Halloween Snack Mix is made with Cinnamon Chex, pretzels, a buttery cinnamon-vanilla coating, white chocolate, and colorful Halloween candy. An easy party snack that's as fun to make as it is to eat!
Servings: 10
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
White Chocolate: Start with 4 ounces of melting chocolate and use as much as needed for a good drizzle. A little extra helps the cereal and candies form clusters.
Candy: Feel free to add a few extra candies over the top for a colorful presentation.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Make a Double Batch: Double all ingredients and use two baking sheets if needed, so the cereal has room to bake evenly.
Allergens: Contains milk, wheat, soy, and peanuts, depending on the brands used. Check individual ingredient labels.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5 cup | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Sodium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g
