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Halloween Chex Mix Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Yield: 15 cups 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Halloween Chex Mix is a festive and crunchy snack blend perfect for the spooky season. Combining classic cereal pieces with cinnamon Teddy Grahams and a buttery cinnamon-brown sugar coating, then baked to toasted perfection, it’s mixed with sweet candy corn, chocolate-covered pretzels, salty sweet potato chips, and Reese’s Pieces for a delightful balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

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Cereal Mix

  • 4 cups Corn Chex
  • 4 cups Wheat Chex
  • 2 cups cinnamon Teddy Grahams

Butter Mixture

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 6 Tbsp. light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 2 cups candy corn and/or candy pumpkins
  • 2 cups chocolate-covered pretzels
  • 2 cups salted sweet potato chips, such as Terra
  • 1 cup Reese’s Pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Combine: Preheat the oven to 250°F. In a large bowl, combine the Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, and cinnamon Teddy Grahams. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, and pure vanilla extract to create the butter mixture.
  2. Coat the Cereal Mix: Drizzle about one-third of the butter mixture over the cereal and Graham mix. Toss well to evenly coat all pieces. Repeat this process with the remaining butter mixture in two additional pours, ensuring every piece is covered thoroughly.
  3. Prepare for Baking: Divide the coated cereal mix evenly between two unlined rimmed baking sheets. Spread the mixture into an even layer on each sheet to promote even toasting.
  4. Bake and Toss: Bake the Chex Mix in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes until toasted and crisp. Every 15 minutes, remove the trays and toss the mix well to prevent burning and ensure even baking.
  5. Cool and Add Final Ingredients: Allow the baked Chex Mix to cool completely. Once cooled, gently mix in the candy corn or pumpkins, chocolate-covered pretzels, salted sweet potato chips, and Reese’s Pieces for a combination of sweet and salty flavors.
  6. Storage: The mix can be made up to 2 weeks ahead of time. Store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • For optimal crunch, ensure you toss the Chex Mix every 15 minutes while baking.
  • You can customize the candy mix-ins according to your preference or seasonal candies.
  • Use kosher salt for the best texture and flavor balance.
  • Make ahead and store in a tightly sealed container to keep the mix fresh for up to two weeks.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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