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Halloween Snack Mix

Best Halloween snack mix recipe! This blend of Chex, cheerios, nuts, and candy makes an easy Halloween snack, treat, or dessert!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 338 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 cups popped plain popcorn
  • 2 cups plain Cheerios
  • 2 cups rice Chex
  • 1 cup plain roasted peanuts
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 11 ounce package Autumn Candy Mix candy pumpkins and candy corn

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 250F. Grease or use a silicone baking mat to line a half sheet pan or roasting pan. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together popcorn, Cheerios, Chex, and peanuts.
  3. Pour into prepared pan.
  4. In a large saucepan, stir together brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter.
  5. Heat over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring regularly.
  6. Boil for 6 minutes, stirring regularly.
  7. Remove from heat.
  8. Stir in the vanilla and baking soda until well-combined.
  9. Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn mixture.
  10. Bake for 15 minutes.
  11. Stir.
  12. Continue baking for an additional 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  13. Let cool completely.
  14. Add candy mix before serving.

Notes

  • Cereal: Feel free to adjust the amount of cereal to your liking (i.e. 3 cups of Chex and 1 cup of Cheerios).
  • Peanuts: You can use an additional cup of cereal in place of the peanuts. Or you can substitute 1 cup of pretzels for the peanuts. Also, I like to use salted peanuts for a salty/sweet combo.
  • Candy: Autumn candy mix is a mix of candy corns and candy pumpkins. You can use a mix of all candy corn or all pumpkins if you prefer. 
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 338kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 276mg (12%) Potassium 148mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 47g (94%) Vitamin A 297IU (6%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 338

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 338kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 276mg 12%
Potassium 148mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 47g 94%
Vitamin A 297IU 6%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.