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Cozy Easy Halloween Snack Mix for Perfect Parties

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This cozy easy Halloween snack mix is the kind of recipe that makes you look like a party planning genius with almost zero effort. It’s the perfect balance of salty, sweet, crunchy, and chewy textures, and it comes together in about 25 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups crispy rice cereal squares (like Rice Chex)
  • 3 cups bite-sized pretzel twists
  • 2 cups roasted salted peanuts
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1 cup candy pumpkins
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or M&Ms

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crispy rice cereal squares, bite-sized pretzel twists, and roasted salted peanuts. Gently toss together.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Whisk in the brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Stir continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth and bubbling slightly, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Pour the warm butter-sugar mixture over the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to gently fold everything together until every piece is evenly coated.
  5. Spread the coated mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven and let the snack mix cool completely on the pan, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  7. Once cool, transfer to a large serving bowl. Gently stir in the candy corn and candy pumpkins. If using, add mini chocolate chips or M&Ms now. Serve immediately or store for later.

Notes

For best results, let the mix cool completely before adding candy to prevent melting. If doubling the recipe, use two baking sheets to ensure even baking. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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