Description
Spooky Halloween Chex Mix brings ghoulish delight to seasonal snacking with its wickedly delicious blend of sweet and salty treats. Chocolate-covered pretzels, candy corn, and festive sprinkles create a haunting party mix you’ll crave all October long.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 6 cups rice chex cereal
- 6 cups corn chex cereal
- 3 cups pretzel sticks
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup white chocolate melting wafers
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Decorative/Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1 cup orange and black m&m’s
- 1/2 cup orange sprinkles
- 1/4 cup black sprinkles
Instructions
- Gather a large mixing bowl and combine rice and corn chex cereals with pretzel sticks, creating a festive Halloween-themed base mixture.
- Melt white chocolate wafers and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and completely blended, approximately 1-2 minutes total.
- Pour the warm white chocolate mixture over the cereal blend, gently folding and coating each piece thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Dust powdered sugar over the coated mixture, tossing carefully to create a light, sweet layer that helps prevent sticking.
- Spread the mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper, allowing it to cool and set for about 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Once slightly hardened, sprinkle candy corn, orange and black m&m’s, and both orange and black sprinkles across the mix, ensuring an even distribution of Halloween-themed decorative elements.
- Break the mix into bite-sized clusters and transfer to a serving bowl or festive Halloween container.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, preserving the crisp texture and vibrant seasonal colors.
Notes
- Customize the mix by swapping out cereals for gluten-free alternatives like rice chex or corn chex to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prevent white chocolate from seizing by melting slowly and stirring frequently, ensuring a smooth, glossy coating for the chex mix.
- Add extra crunch and flavor by incorporating toasted nuts or seeds, enhancing the texture and providing a more complex taste profile.
- Reduce sugar content by using dark chocolate instead of white chocolate and cutting back on powdered sugar for a less sweet version of the treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg