Halloween is a fun time of year filled with spooky decorations, costumes, and of course, treats! One of the easiest and most enjoyable snacks to make for Halloween is a Halloween snack mix. This mix is colorful, delicious, and perfect for parties or trick-or-treaters. You can customize your mix with all your favorite treats, making it a hit with kids and adults alike.
Why Make This Recipe
Making a Halloween snack mix is not only easy but also a creative way to get into the Halloween spirit. It’s a great activity to involve kids, letting them mix and match their favorite candies and snacks. Plus, this snack mix is perfect for gatherings, movie nights, or simply indulging while waiting for Halloween night to arrive!
How to Make Halloween Snack Mix
Making your Halloween snack mix is simple and fun! Here’s how to do it.
Ingredients:
- 3 Cups Popcorn
- 1.5 Cups Peanut Butter Pretzels
- 3/4 Cup Mixed Nuts
- 3/4 Cup Halloween M&Ms
- 1 Cup Chex Mix
- 1 Cup Orange Candy Melts
- Candy Eyes
- 1 Cup Reese’s Pieces
- 1 Cup Pretzel Snaps
- 1.5 Cups Chocolate Chex
- 3/4 Cup Mixed Nuts
- 3 Cups Kettle Corn
- 1 Cup Autumn Halloween Candy Corn Mix
- 1 Cup Reese’s Minis
- 1 Cup Halloween Jelly Beans
- 1.5 Cups Teeth Gummies
- 1.5 Cups Candy Corn & Candy Pumpkins
- 3 Cups Mini Marshmallows
- 2 Cups Pumpkin-Shaped Marshmallows
- 1.5 Cups Sour Gummy Worms
Directions:
- Gather all your ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the popcorn, peanut butter pretzels, mixed nuts, Halloween M&Ms, Chex Mix, Reese’s Pieces, pretzel snaps, chocolate Chex, kettle corn, candy corn, Reese’s Minis, jelly beans, teeth gummies, candy corn, mini marshmallows, pumpkin-shaped marshmallows, and sour gummy worms.
- If you want to add a fun twist, melt the orange candy melts in the microwave at 30-second intervals until smooth. Drizzle or pour the melted candy over your mix and toss to coat everything evenly.
- Finally, add candy eyes for a fun Halloween touch.
How to Serve Halloween Snack Mix
You can serve your Halloween snack mix in a large bowl for sharing, or in individual treat bags for guests. Using clear bags makes it easy to see the colorful treats inside. Add a festive tag or sticker for a nice touch!
How to Store Halloween Snack Mix
To keep your snack mix fresh, store it in an airtight container. This will help maintain its crunchiness and keep it tasty. You can keep it at room temperature for up to a week.
Tips to Make Halloween Snack Mix
- Mix and match your favorite snacks and candies!
- For a themed touch, use Halloween-themed bowls or containers.
- Make it ahead of time and store it for convenience.
Variation
You can use different types of nuts, snacks, or seasonal candies to fit your taste. Try swapping out the Reese’s Pieces for candy corn or adding different gummy candies!
FAQs
Q: Can I make the snack mix in advance?
A: Yes! You can prepare it a few days ahead of time. Just store it in an airtight container.
Q: Is there a nut-free version of this mix?
A: Yes! You can simply omit the nuts or replace them with more pretzels or seeds.
Q: What if I don’t have orange candy melts?
A: You can use any color candy melts or skip them altogether. The mix will still be delicious!
Enjoy your spooky and sweet Halloween snack mix! It’s sure to be a treat for all.
Halloween Snack Mix
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups Popcorn
- 1.5 cups Peanut Butter Pretzels
- 3/4 cup Mixed Nuts
- 3/4 cup Halloween M&Ms
- 1 cup Chex Mix
- 1 cup Orange Candy Melts Melt before adding to the mix.
- 1 cup Reese's Pieces
- 1 cup Pretzel Snaps
- 1.5 cups Chocolate Chex
- 3 cups Kettle Corn
- 1 cup Autumn Halloween Candy Corn Mix
- 1 cup Reese's Minis
- 1 cup Halloween Jelly Beans
- 1.5 cups Teeth Gummies
- 1.5 cups Candy Corn & Candy Pumpkins
- 3 cups Mini Marshmallows
- 2 cups Pumpkin-Shaped Marshmallows
- 1.5 cups Sour Gummy Worms
- 1 cup Candy Eyes For decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except for the orange candy melts and candy eyes.
- Melt the orange candy melts in the microwave at 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Drizzle or pour the melted candy over your mix and toss to coat everything evenly.
- Add candy eyes for a fun Halloween touch.