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Halloween Harvest Chex Mix

Halloween Harvest Chex Mix
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Halloween Harvest Chex Mix is a quick, festive snack blending crunchy cereals, seasonal nuts, pretzels, and sweet-spicy butter glaze with colorful Halloween-themed candies. Perfect for parties, trick-or-treat bags, or cozy fall movie nights, this easy-to-make mix offers a balanced sweet and salty flavor with endless customization options to suit any dietary needs or flavor preferences.

Ingredients

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Chex Cereal Base

  • 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
  • 3 cups Wheat Chex cereal

Nuts and Crunch

  • 1 cup pecans or walnuts
  • 1 cup pretzels or mini crackers

Butter-Spice Sauce

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Optional Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries or apple chips
  • 1 cup Halloween candy pieces (mini pumpkins, candy corn, or colored chocolate candies)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Butter-Spice Mixture: Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in cinnamon, sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth and fragrant. This sweet and spicy glaze will coat the mix.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss together the Chex cereal mix, nuts, pretzels, and any dried fruit you are using. Ensure even distribution before adding the butter mixture.
  3. Add the Butter Mixture: Pour the warm butter-spice mixture over the cereal mix. Gently fold with a spatula to coat every piece without crushing the cereal.
  4. Bake for Crunch: Spread the coated mix on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 250°F (120°C) for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting and crispness.
  5. Add Halloween Candy: Once the mix is completely cool, gently fold in Halloween candy pieces such as candy corn and seasonal chocolate shapes for colorful accents and sweet bursts.

Notes

  • Allow the mix to cool completely on the baking sheet after baking to maintain crispness.
  • Use gentle folding to coat the cereal so pieces do not break.
  • Add candy only after baking to prevent melting.
  • Store the mix in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy for up to one week.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled for larger batches.

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Keywords: Halloween snack, Chex mix, Harvest snack, Spiced snack mix, Fall treat, Party snack, Gluten-free snack

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