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Halloween Snack Mix
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Desserts

Halloween Snack Mix

Crunchy cereal, pretzels and popcorn coated in white chocolate, then tossed with candy corn and fall candies. It's a party bowl that's done in 20 minutes.

Why it's here: "Halloween chex mix" is up 338% on Pinterest this month, the biggest jump we found this month.

Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Total25 min
Serves12

What you'll need

Aluminum sheet pansFor roasting and baking
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Mixing bowl setFor mixing and marinating
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups rice or corn square cereal
  • 3 cups mini pretzels
  • 4 cups popped popcorn
  • 12 oz white chocolate chips or melting wafers
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1 cup candy-coated chocolates in fall colors
  • Halloween sprinkles

Steps

  1. Line two sheet pans with parchment or baking mats.
  2. Mix the cereal, pretzels and popcorn in your biggest bowl.
  3. Melt the white chocolate with the coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring each time.
  4. Pour over the cereal mix and fold gently until coated.
  5. Spread on the pans, scatter with candy and sprinkles, and let it set 15 minutes. Break into clusters.

TipStore airtight for up to 5 days. Keep it away from heat or the chocolate softens.