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Easy Halloween Snack Mix: The Best Party Treat

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This easy Halloween snack mix is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining salty pretzels, sweet cereal, and festive candies for a perfectly balanced, no-bake treat that comes together in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn, or a mix)
  • 2 cups mini pretzel twists (or pretzel sticks, broken in half)
  • 1 cup honey roasted peanuts (or regular peanuts)
  • 1 cup goldfish crackers (cheddar flavor)
  • 1 cup candy corn (e.g., Brach’s)
  • 1 cup mellowcreme pumpkins
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (milk or dark)
  • 1/2 cup candy eyeballs
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries (optional)
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas, optional)
  • A pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Measure all ingredients. If using larger pretzel sticks, break them in half. Open bags of candy corn and pumpkins.
  2. Combine the base ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add Chex cereal, mini pretzel twists, honey roasted peanuts, and goldfish crackers. Gently toss with hands or a wooden spoon to distribute evenly, being careful not to crush the cereal.
  3. Add the sweet ingredients: Sprinkle candy corn and mellowcreme pumpkins over the base mix. Toss gently again to distribute.
  4. Incorporate the small stuff: Add mini chocolate chips and candy eyeballs. Toss one more time very gently. If using dried cranberries or pumpkin seeds, add them now.
  5. Final seasoning: If using flaky sea salt, sprinkle over the top and give one last gentle toss. Taste and adjust salt or sweetness as desired.
  6. Serve or store: Transfer to a serving bowl or airtight container. Serve immediately or store in a cool, dry place.

Notes

For best texture, use fresh candy corn. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. To refresh crunch, spread on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F for 5 minutes, then cool completely. For a nut-free version, replace peanuts with more pretzels, goldfish, or roasted chickpeas.

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