Halloween Snack Mix
Servings: 48 Servings
Ingredients
Butter and Brown Sugar Sauce
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Party Mix Dry Ingredients
- 7 cups Corn Chex
- 7 cups Rice Chex
- 6 cups mini pretzels
- 16.2 ounces Autumn Mix Candy
- 10 ½ ounces Reese's Pieces
- 1 cup M&M's candy harvest colors if available
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275°F, and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place the butter and brown sugar in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until the butter melts, then whisk until smooth. Carefully stir in the vanilla extract.¾ cup unsalted butter, ¾ cup light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- Combine the Corn Chex, Rice Chex, and mini pretzels in a very large mixing bowl.7 cups Corn Chex, 7 cups Rice Chex, 6 cups mini pretzels
- Slowly pour the brown sugar mixture over the cereal and pretzels, stirring until evenly coated.
- Divide the cereal mixture between the prepared baking sheets and spread it into even layers.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Remove the pans from the oven, and allow the cereal mixture to cool completely.
- Transfer the cooled mixture to a large bowl. Add the Autumn Mix candy, Reese’s Pieces, and M&M’s, and stir to combine.16.2 ounces Autumn Mix Candy, 10 ½ ounces Reese's Pieces, 1 cup M&M's candy
Notes
- Make sure the baked cereal mixture is completely cool before adding the candy. Warm cereal may cause the chocolate to soften or melt.
- Store the snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Use half the amount of the ingredients to make a smaller amount of snack mix.
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of ½ cup. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Halloween Snack Mix
Serving Size
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
198
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
20
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
253
mg
11
%
Potassium
67
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
34
g
11
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
18
g
20
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
317
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
45
mg
5
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
