Description
This festive Halloween Chex Mix is a delightful and easy-to-make sweet and salty snack perfect for Halloween parties and gatherings. It combines crunchy Rice Chex cereal, mini pretzels, candy corn, peanut butter cups, colorful candies, mini marshmallows, and a drizzle of melted white chocolate for a fun, seasonal treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mix
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup candy corn
Sweet Additions
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, halved
- 1 cup Reese’s Pieces or M&M’s
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Coating & Decoration
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- Halloween-themed sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the Rice Chex cereal, mini pretzels, candy corn, halved mini peanut butter cups, Reese’s Pieces or M&M’s, and mini marshmallows. Gently toss to ensure all ingredients are well distributed without crushing the cereal.
- Drizzle White Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate chips until smooth, then drizzle evenly over the snack mixture. Toss gently again to coat the ingredients with the white chocolate without breaking them.
- Add Sprinkles: Sprinkle Halloween-themed sprinkles over the mixture if you want to add extra festive color and texture for a Halloween vibe.
- Set and Serve: Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer. Allow it to set at room temperature for about 10 minutes so the white chocolate can harden. Once set, break the mix into pieces and serve immediately or package into individual treat bags for sharing.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter cups with an alternative candy or omit entirely.
- Store leftover mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- For extra crunch, you can lightly toast the Rice Chex and pretzels in the oven before mixing, but avoid overheating as it can affect texture.
- Use high-quality white chocolate chips for better melting and flavor.
- Adjust the candy quantities to your preference to reduce sweetness or enhance crunch.
