This candy-coated Halloween snack mix made is definitely a treat. Featuring a salty-sweet combo of pretzels, cereal, candy corn, raisins, candy pumpkins and white chocolate. It’s a crowd favorite, so I recommend making a double batch!
I just love Halloween: the decorating, the dressing up, the tricks and yes, the treats!
This white chocolate Halloween snack mix with pretzels, raisins, candy corn and Mellowcreme pumpkins is one of my most requested recipes this time of the year. For a party, I definitely recommend making a double batch.
If you love a salty sweet combo and the flavor of classic candy corn, this recipe is for you! You should also try this Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Mix. For the holidays, be sure to try this Minty White Chocolate Christmas Chex Mix.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
I love serving this snack mix at parties because it’s popular with both kids and adults. It’s also good to serve for a scary movie night.
This recipe is a great grab-and-go snack and a delicious homemade treat for classroom parties. (Be sure you grab the printable Halloween treat bag labels I created to go along with this recipe.)
As you’ll see in the recipe video below, this Halloween party mix is quick and simple to make with minimal ingredients. Things can get a tad messy when you’re adding the melted white chocolate — but maybe that’s just me!
My recipe is adapted from a Halloween Chex Mix recipe. But instead of using three different types of cereal, I use Crispix rice-and-corn squares, or the store brand equivalent. That makes it much more budget friendly!
Want to see a brief overview of the process before diving into the recipe? Watch my web story on how to make candy corn Halloween party mix.
🎃 Ingredients for Halloween Snack Mix
For this recipe, you will need these ingredients:
- Corn and rice cereal
- Mini pretzel twists
- Raisins
- Candy corn (I like Brach’s candy corn the best.)
- Mellowcreme pumpkins
- White chocolate chips
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Combine cereal, pretzels, raisins, candy corn and candy pumpkins in a large bowl. Stir gently.
Melt the white chocolate in the microwave, following the instructions on the packet, to ensure it doesn’t burn.
When the white chocolate has melted, pour it over the cereal mixture. Stir gently to coat.
Transfer the candy-coated snack mix to a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper.
Spread into a single layer and allow to cool.
Once the chocolate has hardened, break up any large pieces of the snack mix.
Cook’s Tip: Make sure to use a large bowl to make this snack mix. You want plenty of room to work when you’re stirring in the melted white chocolate.
Variations & Substitutions
This recipe is very adaptable, based on your preferences and ingredients you have on hand.
- Substitute corn Chex cereal and rice Chex cereal for the Crispix.
- Use pretzel sticks or fun Halloween holiday shaped pretzels.
- Swap Bugles for the pretzels in this recipe, or use a mix.
- Use white baking chocolate or candy melts instead of white chocolate chips.
- Substitute dried cranberries, dried cherries or dried blueberries for the raisins.
- Toss in some candy eyeballs or candy ghosts for a spookier presentation.
- Add M&M’s or Reese’s pieces to the mix.
Storage
Store prepared Halloween snack mix in an airtight container for up to a week.
If you’re planning to package it into individual treat bags, wait to fill them until the day of or the day before your party. This will ensure the Halloween snack mix stays fresh.
Treat Bag Labels
I created these cute-as-a-button printable labels to go along with the recipe. (You can also use these for other Halloween sweet treats.)
I added the labels to some cute striped treat bags I had on hand, but they also work on cellophane treat bags or any small bags you find.
The labels are 2.75 inches square and print nine to a sheet of letter-sized paper. I printed mine on full sheet adhesive mailing labels and cut them out with a paper trimmer. But they also work on these diskette label sheets from Online Labels.
Enter your information below to have the printable treat bag labels emailed to you. You may print as many copies as you like for personal use.
More Halloween & Snack Mix Recipes
If you liked this recipe, you may also enjoy these other treats.
- Purple People Eater Punch
- Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Mix
- White Chocolate Popcorn Snack Mix
- Halloween Dark and Stormy Night Cocktail
- Vampire’s Kiss Halloween Cocktail
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🎥 Recipe Card & Video
Candy-Coated Halloween Party Mix Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups rice and corn cereal
- ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1 cup mellowcreme pumpkins (plus more for garnish)
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cereal, raisins, pretzels, candy corn and mellowcreme pumpkins. Stir gently to mix.
- Following the directions on the package, melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave or over a double boiler, being careful not to let the candy burn.
- Once chocolate is melted, pour it over the cereal mixture. Quickly, but gently, stir to coat.
- Pour the candy-coated snack mix onto the lined baking pan. Spread into a single layer and allow to cool.
- Sprinkle with more candy pumpkins, if desired.
- Once the mixture has cooled and the has chocolate hardened, break up any large clumps of party mix.
Video
Notes
Variations & Substitutions
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- Substitute Chex corn and rice cereal for Crispix.
- Use pretzel sticks or fun Halloween holiday shaped pretzels.
- Substitute white baking chocolate or candy melts for the white chocolate chips.
- Use dried cranberries, dried cherries or dried blueberries instead of raisins.
- Add candy eyeballs or candy ghosts or M&M’s to the mix.
Confessions of a Plate Addict
Amy…the treat mix sounds yummy and I love the labels! The littles would definitely enjoy both! Hugs…Debbie
Mrs Major Hoff
This is the cutest bag I have seen for Halloween! I love the non-traditional colors. For real, you hit it outta the ball park with these! oh, and the candy mix looks great too!
Suzy @ Worthing Court
Oh goodness – this sounds totally yummy and totally addictive! And that printable is pretty cute too!
Steph @Crafting in the rain
Cute! And I love the blue with it!
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living
The snack mix looks yummy and the printable label is just adorable!!
Barb @ The Everyday Home
Love these cute labels. These would be perfect for the gift bags for Roo’s classroom treats we are allowed to take. Thank for sharing. And I love that recipe. Looks like a keeper. *pinned and shared. xxoo, Barb