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Halloween Party Mix | Sweet, Salty & Spooky Snack

Halloween is the ultimate time for festive food, and no party is complete without a big bowl of snack mix. This Halloween Party Mix is colorful, crunchy, and packed with sweet-and-salty flavors that both kids and adults love. Made with Chex cereal, pretzels, popcorn, candy corn, and festive M&Ms, then drizzled with melted white chocolate and topped with spooky sprinkles, this mix is a no-bake treat that comes together in just 20 minutes. It’s perfect for serving at Halloween parties, portioning into goodie bags, or enjoying during a scary movie marathon. Every handful is bursting with crunch, chocolatey sweetness, and pops of Halloween color. It’s not just a snack—it’s a seasonal tradition waiting to happen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crunchy Base:
  • 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 2 cups popped popcorn lightly salted
Sweet Add-Ins:
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1 ½ cups Halloween-colored M&Ms
  • ½ cup candy eyeballs optional for spooky effect
Coating & Decoration:
  • 2 cups white chocolate chips or candy melts
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter optional, for smoother melting
  • 2 tbsp Halloween sprinkles

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl (or double boiler)
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Step 1: Prep the Base
  1. Place Chex cereals, pretzels, and popcorn into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Melt White Chocolate
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, add white chocolate chips and coconut oil.
  2. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and melted.
Step 3: Coat the Mix
  1. Pour half of the melted white chocolate over the cereal mixture.
  2. Stir gently until coated.
Step 4: Add Candies
  1. Quickly fold in candy corn and M&Ms.
Step 5: Spread & Drizzle
  1. Spread mixture evenly on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Drizzle the remaining white chocolate over the top.
Step 6: Add Sprinkles & Eyeballs
  1. While chocolate is still wet, scatter sprinkles and candy eyeballs across the mix.
Step 7: Cool & Break Apart
  1. Let sit at room temperature (or refrigerate 10 minutes) until hardened.
  2. Break into clusters and serve.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Freeze in zip-top bags for up to 1 month.
Reheating: Not needed—just thaw and enjoy.
🥄 Variations
Dark & Spooky: Use dark chocolate instead of white for a gothic look.
Pumpkin Spice Party Mix: Add ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice to the melted chocolate.
Nutty Crunch: Stir in roasted peanuts or almonds.
Kid-Friendly: Add gummy worms or mini marshmallows.
Holiday Swap: Change out candies and sprinkles for Christmas, Easter, or Valentine’s Day themes.
❓ 10 FAQs
Do I need to use both Rice Chex and Corn Chex?
No, just use whichever you have on hand.
Can I skip the candy corn?
Yes, replace with Reese’s Pieces or more M&Ms.
Do I have to use popcorn?
No, but it adds great light crunch.
Can I make this nut-free?
Absolutely, just avoid nuts and check candy labels.
How do I stop the mix from sticking together?
Spread it thinly on parchment while cooling.
What if I don’t have candy melts?
White or milk chocolate chips work fine.
Can I add pretzel sticks instead of minis?
Yes, just break them into smaller pieces.
How far in advance can I make this for a party?
Up to 3 days, stored airtight.
Can kids help make this recipe?
Yes, kids love adding candies and sprinkles.
What’s the best way to serve this at a party?
In a big cauldron-style bowl or portioned into festive treat cups.
🏁 Conclusion
This Halloween Party Mix is everything a spooky-season snack should be: sweet, salty, crunchy, colorful, and fun. With Chex cereal, pretzels, popcorn, candy corn, and chocolate candies all coated in a festive drizzle, it’s quick to make and impossible to resist.
Serve it at your next Halloween bash, package it in bags for trick-or-treaters, or simply snack on it during a scary movie marathon. However you enjoy it, this recipe is guaranteed to be a new fall tradition.