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Halloween Chex Mix Recipe

Halloween Chex Mix Recipe
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A festive Halloween Chex Mix recipe featuring a sweet and crunchy blend of Chex cereal, pretzels, Bugles, and colorful Halloween-themed candies including M&Ms and Reese’s Pieces. Perfect for party snacks or seasonal treats.

Ingredients

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Dry Mix

  • 3 cups Rice Chex
  • 2 cups pretzels
  • 2 cups Bugles

Syrup Coating

  • ¾ cup butter
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Candies

  • 1 cup Halloween M&Ms
  • ½ cup Reese’s Pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Prepare Dry Mix: In the lined baking sheet, combine the Rice Chex, pretzels, and Bugles. Spread them evenly to ensure uniform coating.
  3. Make Syrup Coating: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar together over medium-high heat. Stir often and bring the mixture to a boil. Maintain a steady boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute until smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Coat Cereal Mix: Carefully pour the hot syrup over the cereal mix on the baking sheet. Use a spatula to toss and evenly coat all pieces with the buttery sugar mixture.
  5. Bake Mixture: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through to promote even baking and coating.
  6. Cool Mix: Remove from the oven and allow the Chex mix to cool to room temperature on the baking sheet. Occasionally turn the mixture with a spatula to break up any clusters as it cools.
  7. Add Candies: Once cooled, transfer the mix to a large bowl. Add the Halloween M&Ms and Reese’s Pieces, then toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  8. Serve or Store: Serve immediately for the best crunch or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
  • This recipe is very flexible; add nuts, candy corn, chocolate chips, candy eyeballs, or your favorite Halloween candy for customization.

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Keywords: Halloween Snack, Chex Mix, Sweet Snack, Party Mix, Halloween Treat, Candy Mix

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