I love this Halloween Chex Mix recipe because of how yummy yet easy it is! Sometimes, you want a good Halloween party mix with a balance of sweet and savory. This is awesome for that because it has crunchy pretzels, Chex cereal, chocolate, AND candy corn. The best part is that you can get creative and make it your own with different mix-ins.
I like to make this fall Chex mix recipe just as a snack to enjoy! I'll keep a bowl on the counter to munch on whenever I'm in the kitchen, or I'll put it out for guests. It has such a good balance of flavor and texture, and each bite is different depending on what you get!
If you enjoy chocolatey treats, try these muddy buddy pretzels and s'mores snack mix.
If you're going to have a Halloween party, these are great to serve to guests along with our absolutely fabulous Halloween dip!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- No cooking or baking: This is a quick and easy Halloween party mix recipe that doesn't require any stove or oven time. I love these kinds of treat when I want to whip something up in a pinch.
- It's super customizable: I enjoy Chex Mix recipes because you can make them your own. Feel free to get creative with the mix-ins and create something truly amazing.
- It's inexpensive to make: This is cheap, too! It's a good, affordable Halloween treat that you can serve at a party or include in goody bags.
Ingredients
The ingredients listed below are what I like to use for this fun Halloween snack mix recipe. It includes the melts and chocolate to coat the cereal, as well as mix-ins to complete the mix.
- Candy melts and chocolate: I use yellow and orange candy melts to keep the Halloween/fall theme. Feel free to use green instead of yellow to make it extra spooky. I also use some semi-sweet chocolate chips for a rich flavor. You may use dark or milk if you prefer.
- Mix-ins: So, it wouldn't be Chex Mix without Chex cereal, so I use that, along with pretzels and candy corn. It's a great sweet and salty mix, and the candy corn is perfect for fall.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Add chocolate candies: Mini Reese's Cups, fall colored M&Ms, and any other ideas would make this fall snack mix extra indulgent and tasty.
- Include candy eyes and sprinkles: If you're looking to lean into the Halloween aspect, add some candy eyes and fun sprinkles. You can find tons of varieties with skulls and other Halloween shapes.
- Add seeds or nuts: Try adding some pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, peanuts, almonds, or any other kind for some nutrition and crunch.
How to Make Halloween Chex Mix
Here are the steps needed to prepare this Halloween party mix recipe. It's mostly mixing everything together, so it's really easy!
Step 1: Melt the candy and chocolate. Add the candy melts and chocolate chips to three separate bowls and heat them in the microwave until smooth.
Step 2: Coat the Chex. Divide the Chex cereal between each of the bowls and lightly coat them. Then, toss them in powdered sugar, and place them in the fridge for about 30 minutes to set.
Step 3: Add the remaining ingredients. Pour the Chex into a larger bowl with the remaining mix-ins.
Step 4: Toss and serve. Gently toss it and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Storage directions: You may store your Chex mix at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
- Let the Chex cool long enough: After coating the Chex in the melted candy and chocolate, allow them enough time to cool. The instructions say to keep it at least 30 minutes in the fridge. You can also leave them on the counter for about an hour, too.
- Use a large enough bowl: When mixing all the components, make sure the bowl is large enough to prevent the ingredients from breaking up too much.
Another awesome holiday-themed Chex mix to try is this Christmas Chex mix.
Serving Suggestions
- Adding some more fun elements, like this homemade Fiddle Faddle and spicy candied pecans, would make your fall snack mix unique.
- Enjoy some other adorable spooky treats like pumpkin dirt cups, halloween spider donuts and ghost cupcakes.
- If you want to kick it up a notch, try these absolutely wonderful Halloween jello shots. Halloween is for adults too!
Recipe FAQs
I like to work quickly while the melted candy is still warm. It will seize as it cools, which is normal. If you want it to be a little smoother, add a teaspoon of coconut oil.
Sure! It's a little more work, but you can use melted white chocolate and add some liquid or gel food coloring to get your desired color and vibrancy.
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Halloween Chex Mix
Ingredients
- 6 cups rice Chex
- 1 cup orange melting candy wafers
- 1 cup yellow melting candy wafers
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 cups pretzels
- 2 cups candy corn
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Melt your wafers and chocolate in 3 small microwave safe dishes. Once everything is completely melted, divide your Chex into 3 bowls. Pour one color of wafers/ chocolate into each bowl and stir until the cereal is evenly coated. Immediately add powdered sugar if desired and gently stir until evenly distributed
- Let the Chex cool in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, dump all of the Chex into one large bowl along with the pretzels and candy corn. Toss to combine.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Make your snack mix with candy corn using white chocolate and food coloring instead of colored candy melts, if you prefer.
- Allow the Chex enough time to cool and set before you mix them with the other treats.
- Add a little coconut oil to keep the melted candy wafers and chocolate chips smooth longer.
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