Making this Halloween Snack Mix with my grandchildren is a memory I won't soon forget. I'm not sure how the M&Ms and candy corn even ended up in the recipe, because I saw quite a few go into their mouths! Nevertheless, whether you want to enjoy the fall season with children or plan fun snack bags for work, school, or sports, this Halloween popcorn is guaranteed to be a hit.
Recipe Ingredient Notes
- Candy corn - Brach's Harvest corn or Autumn corn varieties. Additionally, some varieties of candy corn include pumpkins that make a great addition for this fall treat!
- Peanut M and Ms (M&Ms) - similarly, look for the Ghoul Mix or Mad Scientist Mix since these colors give it a true harvest feel.
- Crunch 'n Munch buttery toffee - this flavored popcorn will keep everyone coming back for more.
- Teddy Grahams Chocolate - these adorable little bears are always a hit with the kids-and the grownups!
- Pretzel grids or Cinnamon Life cereal - the salty pretzels make for a sweet and salty combination in this halloween snack mixes.
Optional:
- Mini candy corn pumpkins, Spooky candy eyes, Halloween sprinkles; you can generally find these in the cake decorating area of your local grocery store.
- Halloween trinkets like black spider rings or vampire fangs, or Halloween colored sprinkles.
Ways to Enjoy Every Bite
This easy Halloween snack mix is endless in its possibilities. You can serve it in a big bowl at a party, package it into individual treat bags, set it out for trick-or-treaters, or display it in a big glass jar. Furthermore, it's a fun, no-bake option that can be tossed together in just a few minutes.
For a fun presentation, line a tray with parchment paper and scoop servings into festive fall cups. Meanwhile, you can add it to your movie night snack spread with kettle corn, mini pretzels, and chocolate candy for a sweet and salty combo everyone will love.
Finally, serve this for your Halloween table together with caprese flatbread and loaded tater tots for a rich balance flavor!
How to Make Halloween Popcorn
Step 1: In a large bowl, combine candy corn, Halloween-colored M&Ms (or other chocolate candies), caramel popcorn, Teddy Grahams (regular or chocolate), and mini pretzels or Cinnamon Life cereal.
Step 2: Next, gently stir everything together until well mixed.
Step 3: After mixing, store the mix in an airtight container at room temperature.
Step 4: Finally, pour into a decorative bowl for Halloween. This makes great party favors or trick-or-treat gifts!
Can I make this ahead of time?
Absolutely! You can make this nut-free trail mix recipe up to two weeks in advance. Simply follow the storage instructions above.
Recipe Tips from Mrs. G
- Mix sweet and salty ingredients for balanced flavor.
- Always use freshly opened snacks and candies for best texture.
- Gently stir to avoid breaking delicate pieces.
- For best effect, add spooky decorations just before serving.
Storing Leftovers
We recommended that the snack mix is stored in a airtight container or gallon Ziplock bag. This will help them stay fresh for up to two weeks. Moreover, this recipe also looks great displayed in a mason jar.
Halloween Snack Mix
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- Ziplock bag
Ingredients
- 16.2 ounce bag Candy corn look for Brach's Harvest corn or Autumn corn varieties
- 12 ounce bag Peanut M&Ms (look for M&M Ghoul Mix or Mad Scientist Mix)
- 2 10 ounce Crunch 'n Munch buttery toffee any variety works
- 2 10 ounce Teddy Grahams Chocolate I used a mix of regular and chocolate
- 2 cups Pretzel grids or Cinnamon Life Cereal
Optional
- Mini candy pumpkins
- Spooky candy eyes
- Halloween trinkets like black spider rings or vampire fangs
Instructions
- Mix everything together in a large bowl.
- Store in an air tight container at room temperature. This will keep fresh for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- This recipe for Halloween snack mix with popcorn uses peanut M&Ms (which you can easily change for no nuts) for the perfect blend of sweet and salty.
- Just stir together some Halloween-themed candy with pretzels, popcorn, and nuts. That is all there is to it!
- Halloween popcorn mix: for a less sweetened version of this snack, use plain popcorn in place of the Crunch 'n Munch for a tasty popcorn mix.
- Candy corn snack mix: make this a "corny" one with extra candy corn! Add in extra Brach's Autumn and Harvest candy mixes for a true candy corn snack or candy corn trail mix. Or add some caramel corn!
- Golden graham snack mix: swap out the Teddy Grahams Chocolate with Golden graham.
- Halloween Chex Mix recipe: Add in some Chex Muddy Buddies or rice Chex cereal. Any party mix will do.
- Store the snack mixes in a storage airtight container or gallon Ziplock bag. This will help them stay fresh for up to two weeks. They also look great in a mason jar.
- You can make this nut-free trail mix recipe up to two weeks in advance. Just follow the storage instructions above.
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