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Easy Halloween Party Mix Recipe

Get ready for a spooktacularly delicious Halloween party mix! This easy-to-make recipe creates a crunchy, sweet, and salty snack that's perfect for sharing. It's a crowd-pleaser guaranteed to be a hit at your Halloween gathering. We've combined classic flavors with a festive Halloween twist – get ready for a frightfully fun treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 1051.8 kcal
Protein 41g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Easy Halloween Party Mix

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How to Make Easy Halloween Party Mix

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Grease a large (at least 9x13 inch) roasting pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 6 cups of your favorite cereal (like Chex or Rice Chex), 4 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup kernels popped), and 2 cups salted peanuts.
  3. Pour the cereal mixture into the prepared roasting pan.
  4. In a medium, heavy-duty saucepan, combine 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, and 1/4 cup light corn syrup.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  6. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and boil for 5 minutes without stirring. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. The mixture will foam up – be careful!
  8. Pour the sauce evenly over the cereal mixture in the pan.
  9. Stir gently to coat the cereal evenly.
  10. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
  11. Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan, stirring frequently to break apart the mixture. This will prevent large clumps from forming.
  12. Once completely cool, stir in 1 cup of your favorite Halloween-shaped candies (e.g., M&Ms, Reese's Pieces, candy corn), and 1 cup chocolate-covered pretzels.
  13. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

56 g

Sugar

241g

Fat

82g

Carbs

45g

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Time To Make Course Preparation Occasion Lunch Snacks Holiday Event Halloween 4 Hours Or Less