Halloween Snack Mix

Halloween Snack Mix is the ultimate treat for spooky season. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or need a festive snack for movie night, this colorful mix of chocolate, candy corn, cereal, and peanuts is scary simple to make — and even scarier to stop eating! In just 20 minutes, you’ll have a bowl full of crunchy, sweet-and-salty goodness that both kids and adults will fight over.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

this recipe

• Ridiculously easy – no baking required
• Perfect for parties – makes 10 to 12 servings
• Fun to customize – use your favorite mini candy bars
• Festive & colorful – packed with seasonal flair

Ingredients

• 12 oz mini chocolate candy bars (e.g. Snickers, Reese’s, Milky Way)
• 1 stick (8 tbsp) unsalted butter
• 9 cups corn, rice, or wheat cereal squares (like Chex or Crispix)
• 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 2 cups salted roasted peanuts
• 1 cup candy corn

Instructions

1. Melt the candy bars and butter
   In a large heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, combine chopped mini candy bars and butter. Stir occasionally until smooth and melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. Coat the cereal
   Add cereal squares to the melted chocolate mixture. Stir gently until all pieces are evenly coated.
3. Shake with sugar
   Transfer coated cereal to a large paper bag or gallon-sized zip-top bag. Add confectioners’ sugar, seal, and shake until fully coated.
4. Mix in the fun stuff
   Pour the coated cereal into a large serving bowl. Gently mix in peanuts and candy corn.
5. Serve or store
   Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: No cooking needed
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Servings: 10–12

Nutrition Facts (Estimated per serving)

• Calories: ~280
• Fat: 14g
• Carbs: 34g
• Sugar: 22g
• Protein: 4g
• (based on 12 servings)

Tips & Variations

• Swap the candy: Use M&Ms, chopped Twix, or peanut butter cups.
• Make it nut-free: Omit peanuts and add pretzels for crunch.
• Add a spooky twist: Toss in candy eyeballs or Halloween sprinkles.
• Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.

Halloween Snack Mix

A spooky-sweet snack perfect for Halloween parties, made with candy bars, cereal, and classic holiday treats. Quick, festive, and wildly addictive!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 10

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 290

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• – 12 oz mini chocolate candy bars Snickers, Reese’s, etc.
• – 1 stick 8 tbsp unsalted butter
• – 9 cups corn rice, or wheat cereal squares (Chex or similar)
• – 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• – 2 cups salted roasted peanuts
• – 1 cup candy corn

Equipment

• – Large bowl
• – Saucepan (for double boiler)
• Spatula
• – Gallon-size bag or paper bag

Method

 

1. Melt chopped candy bars and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
2. Stir in cereal until evenly coated.
3. Place coated cereal in a bag with powdered sugar and shake to coat.
4. Pour into a large bowl and gently mix in peanuts and candy corn.
5. Serve or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Notes

– Swap peanuts for pretzels for a nut-free version.
– Add Halloween sprinkles or candy eyes for extra flair.

FAQs

Can I make Halloween Snack Mix ahead of time?
Yes! It stays fresh in a sealed container for up to a week.

Can I use microwave instead of double boiler?
Absolutely. Just melt the candy and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring each time.

Is this recipe kid-friendly?
Totally — it’s safe and fun for little helpers to shake the bag and mix in ingredients.

Conclusion

This Halloween Snack Mix will quickly become your go-to fall treat. It’s crunchy, creamy, salty, sweet, and totally addictive. Whether you’re throwing a party or snacking solo, it’s the kind of festive fun that makes Halloween extra delicious.