Best 3 Crunchy Halloween Snack Mix Recipes

When the spooky season arrives, it's time to gather your friends and family for a frightfully delicious Halloween party. And what's a Halloween party without a wickedly fun snack mix? This Crunchy Halloween Snack Mix recipe is the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and spooky. With its blend of popcorn, pretzels, candy corn, and Halloween-shaped marshmallows, this snack mix is sure to be a hit with guests of all ages. But if you're looking for something a little different, this article also includes three additional Halloween snack mix recipes: a savory Monster Munch Mix, a sweet and sour Pumpkin Patch Mix, and a chocolatey Graveyard Mix. Each recipe is packed with festive flavors and textures that will make your Halloween party a truly unforgettable experience. So grab your mixing bowl and get ready to create a Halloween snack mix that will haunt your taste buds long after the party is over!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

GHOULISHLY GOOD HALLOWEEN SNACK MIX

Ghoulishly Good Halloween Snack Mix image

A sweet and salty snack mix that is perfect for Halloween!

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Party Mix Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

6 cups cone-shaped corn snacks (such as Bugles®)
4 cups cheese-flavored crackers (such as Cheez-It®)
4 cups popped popcorn
2 cups pretzel sticks
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
¾ cup corn syrup
¾ cup butter
2 ¼ teaspoons coarse salt
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ ounce vanilla-flavored candy coating
1 (.88 ounce) package candy eyeballs
1 (11 ounce) package candy corn
1 (12 ounce) package candy-coated peanut butter pieces (such as Reese's Pieces®)

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 255 degrees F (124 degrees C).
Combine corn snacks, cheese crackers, popcorn, and pretzel sticks in a large roasting pan.
Bring brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract and baking soda. Pour the syrup over the snack mixture in the roasting pan; stir to coat.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring to coat every 15 minutes.
Line a countertop with waxed paper. Spread snack mix into a single layer on top.
Place candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 1 minute. Stir until smooth and place a dot of the melted candy on the back of a candy eyeball; attach to a corn snack. Repeat with remaining eyeballs.
Transfer snack mix to a large bowl. Stir in candy corn and peanut butter candy pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 690.4 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

SWEET 'N' CRUNCHY MIX

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My kids like snacks with a lot of crunch. So I combined a few of their favorite ingredients for this recipe, and it was an instant success. In fact, I've become famous in our neighborhood for this simply delicious mix. -Amy Briggs, Zimmerman, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 30m

Yield about 1-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups Rice Chex
2-1/2 cups Honey-Nut Cheerios
1 package (10 ounces) honey bear-shaped crackers
2 cups miniature pretzels
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cereals, graham crackers and pretzels. In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat. Spread into two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. , Bake at 275° for 10 minutes. Stir; bake 10 minutes longer. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRUNCHY HALLOWEEN SNACK MIX

Crunchy Halloween Snack Mix image

This snack mix has it all! The Cheerios, nuts, chips and M&M's make it sweet, and the noodles and nuts add just the right crunch. Arrange it in layers in a large glass jar and give it as a hostess gift. -Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 7 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups Honey-Nut Cheerios
2 cups chow mein noodles
1 cup honey-roasted peanuts
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup orange and black milk chocolate M&M's
1/2 cup peanut butter chips
1/2 cup vanilla or white chips

Steps:

In two wide-mouth quart jars, layer all of the ingredients. Cover jars. Decorate with fabric and ribbon if desired. To serve, pour into a bowl and stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Tips:

Choose fresh ingredients: Use fresh popcorn, pretzels, and nuts for the best flavor and texture.
Don't overcrowd the baking sheet: When baking the popcorn, pretzels, and nuts, make sure to spread them out in a single layer so that they cook evenly.
Use a variety of toppings: Feel free to get creative with the toppings you use. Some popular options include candy corn, chocolate chips, and peanuts.
Store the snack mix in an airtight container: Once the snack mix is made, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

This Halloween snack mix is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for parties or gatherings. It is also a great way to use up leftover Halloween candy. With a variety of sweet and salty ingredients, this snack mix is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a fun and festive snack, give this Halloween snack mix a try!