Description
Halloween Chex Mix is the ultimate festive snack that combines sweet and salty flavors, perfect for parties or cozy movie nights. This delightful blend of crunchy cereals, pretzels, and colorful candies captures the spirit of Halloween in every bite. Easy to make and customizable, this treat will have everyone reaching for more, making it a must-have for your autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Chex cereal (mix of rice and corn)
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup peanut M&Ms
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup corn syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp seasoned salt
- 1 cup candy corn (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- In a large bowl, mix Chex cereal, pretzels, and peanut M&Ms.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup until bubbling (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract and seasoned salt.
- Pour the hot mixture over the dry ingredients and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread on a lined baking sheet; bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg