Description
Spooky season calls for this quick 5-minute Halloween Snack Mix that delivers festive flavors in less than five minutes. Ghoulish pretzels, candy corn, and chocolate chips create a wickedly delicious treat you’ll devour with gleeful Halloween spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Base:
- 3 cups halloween pretzels
- 16 ounces (454 grams) candy corn
- 16 ounces (454 grams) candy pumpkins
Sweet Chocolate Addition:
- 1 family size bag of halloween M&Ms
Protein Component:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) salted peanuts
Instructions
- Gather all Halloween-themed ingredients: pretzels shaped like twists, classic candy corn, marshmallow pumpkins, roasted salted peanuts, and seasonal chocolate candies.
- Select a spacious mixing vessel to provide ample room for ingredient incorporation and gentle stirring.
- Pour all selected ingredients into the mixing bowl, ensuring an even distribution of colors and textures.
- Using a wide spatula or wooden spoon, carefully fold the components together, rotating the bowl to create a uniform mixture without crushing delicate pieces.
- Transfer the vibrant snack blend into a decorative serving container, showcasing the festive combination of sweet and salty elements.
- For optimal freshness, seal any remaining mix in an airtight container, preserving the crisp texture and preventing moisture absorption.
- Enjoy immediately as a quick party nibble or Halloween-themed treat, perfect for celebrating the spooky season with friends and family.
Notes
- Customize the mix by swapping out ingredients based on personal preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Opt for gluten-free pretzels if needed to make the snack mix suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Use roasted unsalted peanuts for a lower-sodium version of the treat.
- Store the mix in a cool, dry place to maintain crispness and prevent ingredient clumping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg