Description
This festive Halloween Chex Mix is a sweet and crunchy snack perfect for parties and trick-or-treaters. Combining crispy Rice Chex cereal, salty pretzels, sweet candy corn, peanut butter cups, colorful Reese’s Pieces or M&M’s, and mini marshmallows all coated in melted white chocolate makes for a delightful treat that’s easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Mix-Ins
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, halved
- 1 cup Reese’s Pieces or M&M’s
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Coating & Decoration
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- Halloween-themed sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the mix-ins: In a large bowl, add the Rice Chex cereal, mini pretzels, candy corn, halved mini peanut butter cups, Reese’s Pieces or M&M’s, and mini marshmallows. Gently toss all the ingredients together to ensure they are evenly mixed without breaking the delicate pieces.
- Drizzle with white chocolate: Slowly drizzle the melted white chocolate chips over the bowl’s contents. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly with the white chocolate, helping them stick together for a deliciously sweet finish.
- Add festive sprinkles: If desired, sprinkle Halloween-themed sprinkles over the coated mixture to add a colorful and festive touch that enhances the holiday vibe.
- Set and serve: Spread the mixture out evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow the white chocolate to set for about 10 minutes at room temperature until firm. Once set, break into clusters or bite-sized pieces. The mix is ready to serve immediately or package in individual treat bags for sharing or gifting.
Notes
- Use good quality white chocolate chips for a smoother coating and better flavor.
- Halving the peanut butter cups helps distribute their flavor evenly and makes the mix easier to eat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispness and freshness for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to substitute Reese’s Pieces with M&M’s or other small candy pieces depending on preference.
- This recipe requires no baking or heating beyond melting the chocolate, making it quick and easy to prepare.
