Easy Halloween Snack Mix: 5-Ingredient Pretzel & Candy Recipe
A quick, no-bake Halloween snack mix combining salty pretzels, crunchy cereal, and sweet candy coated in spiced white chocolate. Perfect for parties and ready in under 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mini pretzel twists or sticks
- 2 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups bite-sized Halloween candy (e.g., M&Ms, Reese’s Pieces)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 drops orange gel food coloring (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Measure pretzels, cereal, and candy into a large mixing bowl and toss gently to combine.
- Combine white chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir, then microwave for another 15-20 seconds if needed until smooth. Avoid overheating.
- Stir in orange gel food coloring if using.
- Pour melted chocolate over the dry ingredients and fold gently with a silicone spatula to coat lightly.
- Gently fold in the Halloween candy, being careful not to break the shells.
- Spread the mix on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes (or refrigerate for 15 minutes) until chocolate is set.
- Break up any large clusters and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Ensure pretzels are fresh for best texture. White chocolate burns easily, so heat in short intervals. For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free pretzels and cereal. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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