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Spooky & Sweet Halloween Snack Mix

This Halloween Snack Mix is the perfect blend of sweet and salty, with a fun Halloween twist that everyone will love. It's ridiculously easy to make, which means more time for spooky movie marathons and carving pumpkins!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 ounces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces mini candy bars think Reese's, Snickers, Hershey's, Krackel, 3 Musketeers – a mix is best for variety!
  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter this creates that lovely smooth coating.
  • 12 ounce box cereal squares like Chex or Crispix – about 9 cups
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar for that delightful powdery coating.
  • 2 cups salted roasted peanuts adds a satisfying salty bite.
  • 1 cup (about 6.5 ounces) candy corn the quintessential Halloween candy for that festive touch!

Equipment

  • Large Glass Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Large brown paper grocery bag or 2-gallon resealable bag
  • Large serving dish
  • airtight container

Method
 

  1. Step 1: First, let's get our melting station ready. Grab a large glass bowl and a saucepan. Pour about 1 inch of water into the saucepan and place the glass bowl on top, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water. This is your double boiler!
  2. Step 2: Pop your mini candy bars and butter into the glass bowl. Turn the heat to medium. Stir them gently with a rubber spatula. You'll want to break up any big chunks as they melt. Keep stirring until everything is smooth and gooey, which should take about 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Once everything is beautifully melted, carefully lift the bowl off the saucepan. You don't want to cook it further, just let it be wonderfully melty.
  4. Step 4: Now, add your cereal squares directly into the melted chocolate mixture. Stir everything together until each piece of cereal is evenly coated.
  5. Step 5: Time for the sweet dusting! Get a large brown paper grocery bag or a 2-gallon resealable bag. Pour the confectioners' sugar into the bag. Then, carefully transfer the chocolate-coated cereal into the bag. Now, seal it up and give it a good shake! Shake it like you're getting ready for a Halloween dance party until every piece is lightly coated in powdered sugar.
  6. Step 6: Carefully empty the sugary cereal mixture into a large serving dish. Try to spread it out a bit so it doesn't all clump together.
  7. Step 7: Gently toss in your salted peanuts and those festive candy corns. Give it one last gentle stir to distribute them evenly throughout the mix.
  8. Step 8: Your spooky and delicious Halloween Snack Mix is ready to be devoured! Serve it up right away, or store it in an airtight container for up to a week.

Notes

For a nut-free version, omit the peanuts and add extra cereal pieces, pretzels, or seeds. You can also add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the melted chocolate mixture for extra fall flavor. This is a great recipe to make with kids!