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Halloween Trail Mix Recipe


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  • Author: Clara Bennett
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A sweet-and-salty Halloween snack mix that combines crunchy pretzels, caramel popcorn, candy corn, and chocolate pieces. Perfect for parties, trick-or-treat night, or cozy movie evenings. This easy no-bake recipe takes just minutes to assemble and can be customized for any dietary need.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups mini pretzels or Chex cereal
  • 2 cups caramel popcorn
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1 cup peanut butter or milk chocolate M&M’s
  • ½ cup mini marshmallows
  • ½ cup dried cranberries or caramel bits
  • ¼ cup white chocolate chips or melted drizzle (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons orange and black sprinkles (optional)


Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine pretzels and caramel popcorn.
  2. Add candy corn, M&M’s, marshmallows, and dried cranberries. Toss gently to mix.
  3. If using, drizzle melted white chocolate over the mixture. Let it cool for 10 minutes, then break apart gently.
  4. Sprinkle with festive sprinkles and toss again.
  5. Transfer to jars or bags for storage and serve at room temperature.

Notes

  • For a nut-free mix, replace peanut candies with sunflower seed butter cups or chocolate chips.
  • For a vegan mix, use dairy-free chocolate and vegan marshmallows.
  • To add spice, sprinkle in a pinch of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack / Treat
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg