HALLOWEEN SNACK MIX
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Halloween Snack Mix is a great snack mix to satisfy your snack-time cravings. It’s so yummy and has all the things…It’s sweet, salty, and crunchy.
HALLOWEEN SNACK MIX
You may know this recipe by another name. I’ve seen it called Candy Corn Trash, White Trash, Reindeer Chow (for Christmas), or Mardi Gras Snack Mix. Basically, they’re all the same recipe except various candy is included to correspond with the holidays. Basically, you can substitute the candy corn for M&Ms or your favorite candy.
Chex Mix ingredients
The full recipe with ingredient amounts and instructions is at the bottom of this post. You can save the recipe to your personal and private recipe box right here on Call Me PMc. This way you’ll never misplace it.
This is a great, versatile recipe that you can easily swap out different kinds of candy to fit any holiday or party theme. Don’t like marshmallows? Just leave them out! Don’t like peanuts, add almonds instead!
Here’s a list of what I included in this recipe
- Cheerios
- Corn Chex
- Peanuts
- Mini marshmallows
- Pretzels
- Candy corn
As well, this mix will store in an airtight container for ages so you can make up a big batch for your Netflix watching spree. It’s a great party nibbler. Or, fill a clear plastic treat bag and tie it with a pretty ribbon for a special handmade gift.
HOW TO MAKE
This recipe could not be simpler!
- First, you need a really big bowl.
- Put all your ingredients except the chocolate and vegetable shortening in the bowl and mix them a little.
- While you’re doing this you can melt white chocolate and vegetable shortening in the microwave. You can review this post, How to Melt Chocolate if needed.
- Once it’s melted and smooth, pour the chocolate over all the ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
- Lay parchment paper or waxed paper on the countertop and pour the mixture out on it.
- Spread thin and allow the chocolate to dry and harden.
- Once it has dried and set, break chunks apart to serve.
- Store in an airtight container.
Check here on how to make a cute serving container. Furthermore, Check out our rad Halloween party!
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- Blueberry Dessert Dumplings
- Dill Pickle Brined Pork Tenderloin
- Eat Like The King With These 13 Elvis Presley-Inspired Recipes
Also, please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary based on the products used.
Finally, I updated this post from an earlier version dated October 12, 2012. I made new photos and simplified the recipe instructions.
Halloween Snack Mix
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Ingredients
- 10 ounces pretzels sticks or twists
- 5 cups Cheerios
- 5 cups corn Chex
- 2 cups peanuts
- 12 ounces candy corn
- 2 cups mini-marshmallows
- 2 (10-ounce bags) white chocolate
- 2 tablespoons Crisco shortening
Instructions
- Combine first six ingredients in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, microwave the chocolate chips with the shortening for 1 minute.
- Stir and at 30-second intervals until chocolate is melted and stirred until smooth.
- Pour over the pretzel mixture and stir to coat.
- Place on waxed paper until dry.
- Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.
I’m so excited to set this snack mix out for the grandkids!
YESSSS This is right up my alley this year!!
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
Hello! I’m stopping in to invite you to join us at the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week! I hope to see you there!
Cheers!
Kathy
The Chicken Chick
This Halloween snack mix looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at ‘Or so she says…’. I would love to have you back again to share even more of your great ideas. There’s a link party kicking off in the morning (every Sat. through Tues.) Hope to see you there! http://www.oneshetwoshe.com
This Halloween snack mix looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at ‘Or so she says…’. I would love to have you back again to share even more of your great ideas. There’s a link party kicking off in the morning (every Sat. through Tues.) Hope to see you there! http://www.oneshetwoshe.com
This looks good, Paula! I am going to feature this on a new project I am doing for my blog, Favorite Finds. This week's theme is Fall Finds. I will have the post up later tonight. 🙂 Also, thanks for sharing on Marvelous Mondays!