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    Home » Recipes » Holiday » Halloween » Halloween Chex Mix

    PUBLISHED: October 6, 2022 • By Toni Dash 13 Comments

    Halloween Chex Mix

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    halloween chex mix in a white bowl.

    Halloween Chex Mix is perfect for a Halloween party of seasoning snacking! This salty-meets-sweet treat is a classic and an easy recipe to make. Changed up with seasonal candies, this yummy mix is a festive snack mix any time.

    halloween chex mix in a white bowl.

    Homemade Chex mix is always a family favorite and great for Halloween treats for school parties. The crunchy cereal and salty pretzels are coated with a sweet buttery brown sugar glaze, baked to a crisp coating then combined with sweet chocolate candies and candy corn pumpkins.

    This easy Chex Mix recipe is a favorite of party guests thanks to the perfect combination of salty and sweet flavors and favorite Halloween candies.

    The Halloween mix is easy to change up too! Add more and different candies or swap some of your favorite Halloween candy into this monster munch! You can even add in some candy eyeballs. However you make it, it’s a good snack mix at this time of year. Happy Halloween!

    Try our Cinnamon Witch Puppy Chow too or classic Chex mix made in the slow cooker. Pairs great with Caramel Apple Dip (another very easy recipe).

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    • How to make Halloween Chex Mix
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    Recipe Ingredient Notes

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    Unsalted butter. You’ll need 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) melted butter.

    Light brown sugar. This is mixed with the butter to make a sweet, crispy coating on the cereal and pretzels. Remove any large hard lumps of sugar before mixing with the melted butter.

    Chex cereal. We used Corn Chex but you can use any type of Chex or a blend of different types (rice Chex, wheat Chex etc.). The original Chex Mix used wheat Chex and corn Chex. If gluten-free be sure to select a gluten-free type.

    Pretzels. Use pretzel twists (the classic type that look like a circle with two ends crossed over; not the fat stick type that have been twisted), regular or gluten-free. Smaller size pretzels work best for this Halloween Chex Mix recipe.

    Candies. Use EITHER 1 cup M&M’s Reeses Pieces OR 1 cup red, orange and yellow M&Ms.

    Mellowcreme Pumpkins. These are the soft candy pumpkins that are available in the fall. Brach’s is the main producer of them.

    halloween chex mix in white bowl overhead.

    How to make Halloween Chex Mix

    STEP 1. Preparation

    Preheat oven to 275F. Line a large large baking sheet with parchment paper. 

    STEP 2. Combine coating ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl combine the melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Whisk until the brown sugar is dissolved (photo 1).

    Add the Chex cereal and pretzels to the candy coating; toss to coat (photo 2).

    Spread the mixture into an even layer over the parchment paper (in a single layer)(photo 3).

    halloween chex mix recipe steps 1-4.

    STEP 3. Bake & Cool

    Bake for 20 minutes, stirring the mixture once halfway through baking.

    Remove the Chex mix from the oven and allow it to cool completely.

    STEP 4. Make the Halloween Chex Mix

    Break apart the baked cereal and pretzel mixture and add to a large bowl. Add the candies (M&Ms OR Reese’s Pieces), and candy pumpkins (photo 4; shown on a baking sheet not in the bowl). Mix together.

    halloween chex mix in multiple white bowls from overhead.

    Variations

    Add candy corn. You can either substitute candy corn for the candy pumpkins, add a mix of both or add them in addition depending on how sweet you want the mix to be.

    Combine M&M’s and Reese’s Peices. Instead of using one or the other, combine both for more chocolate flavors.

    Halloween M&Ms. Every year there seems to be a new type of seasonal M&M released. Use harvest colors or choose a Halloween blend of green, purple and orange (‘ghoulish mix‘). On Amazon they sell orange and black M&Ms too.

    Add some candy eyes. These are fun add-ins especially if serving at Halloween parties. The candy eyes can be found where baking supplies are sold (craft stores, kitchen stores with a baking department, grocery stores) or online.

    Serve in little treat bags. If serving at a school party or movie night during the fall season add easy Halloween snack mix to little individual treat bags.

    How to Store

    Transfer the Halloween Chex mix to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to one week.

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    halloween chex mix in a white bowl.

    Halloween Chex Mix

    This sweet-and-salty easy mix is perfect for Halloween parties, class parties or seasonal snacking. Full of crunchy cereal, salty pretzels in a sweet brown sugar coating with seasonal candy.
    5 from 84 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Cooling Time (estimate): 10 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 9 1-cup servings (total yield: 9 cups)
    Calories: 461kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
    • ½ cup light brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 4 cups chex cereal corn, rice or wheat (or a mix); regular or gluten-free
    • 2 cups pretzel twists regular or gluten-free
    • 1 cup red, orange, and yellow M&Ms OR Reese's Pieces
    • 1 cup candy mellowcreme pumpkins

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 275F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl combine the melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon and whisk until the brown sugar is dissolved.
    • Add the Chex cereal and pretzels and toss to fully coat.
    • Spread the mixture evenly over the parchment paper in a single layer.
    • Bake for 20 minutes, stirring the mixture once halfway through.
    • Remove the Chex mix from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
    • Break apart the cereal-pretzel mixture once cooled and add to a large bowl. Add the candies and toss to mix together.
    • Transfer the chex mix to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to five days.

    Notes

    Nutritional facts may vary depending on type of Chex cereal used, pretzels and candies.
    Ingredient Notes
    • Any type of Chex cereal can be used. We used corn Chex. You can also combine different flavors of cereal.
    • You can substitute other favorite seasonal candy like candy corn or Halloween colored M&Ms (green, orange and purple).
    To double the recipe (18 cups):
    • You’ll need a very large bowl for mixing.
    • Increase the brown sugar and butter to 3/4 cups each.
    • Double the cereal and pretzel amounts.
    • Use 2 large baking sheets for baking.
    • Add one additional cup of candy (M&Ms, Reese’s Pieces, candy pumpkins or candy corn).
    How to store
    Store in an airtight container or jar at room temperature for up to 1 week.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 674IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 9mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Nancy says

      October 30, 2022 at 9:49 am

      5 stars
      Great snack bowl idea for hosting Halloween party. Everyone really enjoyed it and kept coming back

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    2. Sweetie says

      October 30, 2022 at 9:35 am

      5 stars
      Made a double batch for our Halloween party last night and it was gone in about 10 minutes. The most popular thing I served. Definitely will make again.

      Reply
    3. Susan W says

      October 30, 2022 at 7:39 am

      5 stars
      This is the perfect combo of sweet and salty. I couldn’t stop eating it. Great recipe.

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