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    Home » Snacks » Halloween Snack Mix Recipe

    Halloween Snack Mix Recipe

    Published: Sep 27, 2016 · Modified: Jul 27, 2021 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Halloween Snack Mix is a great snack to have on hand. Great for Fall or Halloween themed parties. Only 6 ingredients and 10 minutes of your time!

    close of halloween snack mix in orange mixing bowl.

    Why This Recipe Works

    Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. I can remember eagerly reading Halloween-themed books and planning out my costume as October 31st approached.

    It has always had a magical spin, with the costumes, candy, spooky stories and pumpkin carving. I’m noticing that Halloween holds magic for my boys, too, and I love that.

    I picked up ingredients for this magical mixture and made it first thing this morning, which may have been a bit of a mistake because I HAVEN’T BEEN ABLE TO STOP EATING IT. This will tell you two things about my Halloween snack mix:

    1. It is totally addicting
    2. I will not be eating lunch or dinner. In addition to being a triple meal replacement, it would also be great for a Halloween-themed party!

    Recipe Ingredients

    Tiny twist pretzels – Using the small version of pretzels helps to keep the size of the snack mix uniform. However, if you have other types of pretzels on hand, use them up!

    Original bugles – Bugles are a fun crunchy snack that you can find in your chip aisle at the grocery store. If you can’t find them, you can use chex mix in place of them.

    Caramel corn – Any sort of popcorn will work in this recipe. If you keep kettle corn on hand, that will work in the sweet/salty mix as well.

    M&M’s – Have a favorite flavor of m&m’s? Whether it’s peanut, caramel, or a newly put out flavor by this candy brand, you can toss them in.

    Autumn mix candy corn – This mix by Brach’s candy offers classic candy corn, pumpkins and chocolate candy corn. It’s a fun colorful mix but can be replaced with just candy corn if you like.

    Salted peanuts – Keep the salty portion of the mix alive with yummy salted peanuts or honey roasted peanuts as another great option.

    Side view of bowl of halloween snack mix with focus on candy pumpkin.

    How To Make An Easy Halloween Snack Mix

    This unique mix of ingredients is particularly good in the fall when candy corn is sold. Take these sweet treats and mix them up with a good salty snack to offset the sweetness. Bugles are another great crunchy snack alongside some caramel corn.

    If you have a favorite chocolate candy other than M&M’s, then toss those in! Use whatever mix of Halloween candy you have around the house!

    Here are my favorite ingredients to mix together in a large bowl:

    • Tiny Twists Pretzels
    • Original Bugles
    • Caramel Corn
    • Milk Chocolate M&M’s
    • Candy Corn (or Autumn Mix variety)
    • Salted peanuts
    halloween snack mix in a bowl with bugles and candy corn.

    Optional Add-Ins

    • Chex Cereal
    • Any variety of M&M’s, including peanut butter, caramel, peanut or regular!
    • Raisinets or plain raisins
    • Variety of Nuts (salted or unsalted)
    • Regular popcorn
    • White chocolate chips
    • Craisins

    Recipe Notes

    • Load up snack-sized ziploc bags with this snack and hand them out for trick or treating!
    • Regular or cheesy popcorn can replace caramel corn.
    • Chop up fun-size candy bars and throw them into the mix!

    What Is Snack Mix/Trail Mix?

    Having the perfect finger foods for your kids to munch on or to send along for a Halloween party is great in the fall. This snack mix doesn’t require extra prep dishes and you can change up the ingredients if you prefer a different mix.

    A lot of crunch, some salty, some sweet but not too much of either. Stirring together the ingredients are the only instructions, so enjoy putting together your own colorful mix!

    How To Store Halloween Snack Mix

    Once you mix this up, you can put it in an air-tight container and keep it around for a couple weeks as you enjoy it.

    Great Gifts For Friends

    This makes a great little gift! It’s a perfect gift idea for someone you’re going to spend the day with or to send a long as a little gesture that you’re thinking of them.

    Pick up a pint sized mason jar and fill it with all the favorite ingredients you picked out. Place a gift tag on it and let them know you’ve been thinking of them.

    Snack mix with halloween themed ingredients.

    Perfect Fall Treats

    • Apple pie bread is infused with all the flavors of an apple pie! Juicy apples along with a streusel make up a perfect bite of moist bread.
    • Butternut squash soup is guaranteed creamy, packed with comforting flavor and super easy to prepare. Great dinner option any night of the week!
    • Make Instant Pot apple pie filling quickly and easily! Throw this delicious pie filling into your next apple pie for a perfect holiday or any time dessert. Having a batch in your freezer makes pie-making SO EASY!
    • Candy Corn Cake – Celebrate fall or Halloween with a festive candy corn themed cake! The flavor and texture of this cake are delicious and people will swoon when you cut into it.
    • Make an Amazing Apple Pie Jam recipe this fall! Tastes just like Apple Pie because it’s so similar to pie filling. Put it on your English muffins, pancakes or use it to make your next peanut butter and jelly sandwich! 
    • Caramel Pecan Bars are a delicious replacement for pecan pie. These bars are packed with caramel and pecans and are easier than pie to make so you can get to enjoying them quicker!
    • ​Ready to wow your friends and family with amazing Halloween Cupcakes? Here are 8 amazing and easy Halloween cupcakes that will upgrade any Halloween party and make you the star of the Halloween desserts!

    Holiday Snack Mixes

    • Holiday Snack Mix
    • Valentine’s Snack Mix
    • A fun S’mores Snack Mix

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    Halloween Snack Mix Recipe

    Halloween Snack Mix is a great snack to have on hand. Great for Fall or Halloween themed parties. 6 ingredients and 10 minutes of your time!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 minute minute
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 70kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 1 bag tiny twist pretzels
    • 1 bag original bugles
    • 1 bag caramel corn
    • 1 bag m&m's
    • 1 bag autumn mix candy corn
    • 1 jar salted peanuts

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in an extra large bowl (or divide between two bowls). Mix well and serve!

    Notes

    • Use any variety of M&M’s, including peanut butter, caramel, peanut or regular!
    • Load up snack-sized ziploc bags with this snack and hand them out for trick or treating!
    • Regular or cheesy popcorn can replace caramel corn.
    • Chop up fun-size candy bars and throw them into the mix!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 51mg | Sugar: 16g | Iron: 1mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. MJ Keyser

      October 29, 2020 at 10:12 pm

      5 stars
      It was awesome. Made it for work. Everyone loved it. Easy to make and very colorful for the holiday.

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        October 30, 2020 at 5:58 pm

        So glad it was enjoyed! It is festive and kinda that sweet and salty everyone can enjoy from time to time. Thank you for sharing!

        Reply
    2. Paula

      September 10, 2020 at 4:34 pm

      5 stars
      I love having all the ‘goodies’ in ONE bowl! Perfect!

      Reply
    3. Heather Eberle

      September 09, 2020 at 10:48 pm

      5 stars
      I’ll be making this multiple times during the fall season–my whole family loves it!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        September 10, 2020 at 3:24 am

        You can’t make it too much – so good!

        Reply
    4. Katie Schwint

      September 04, 2017 at 11:17 pm

      Perfect kid appetizer for a party I went to this weekend. Came home with empty container!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        September 18, 2017 at 2:37 pm

        Woooo! Sure sign of a good snack!
        M

        Reply
    5. cakespy

      October 09, 2016 at 12:31 pm

      Well, this is just about the most joyful food I’ve come across all day! Nothing says "party" like cereal mix with bright halloween candy added! <3

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        October 11, 2016 at 1:26 am

        "Joyful" is the perfect way to describe this, cakespy! Hope you love it!
        Megan

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