This Sweet, Crunchy, and Frightfully Fun Halloween Snack Mix is the ultimate spooky-season treat! 🎃👻 A mix of popcorn, pretzels, candy corn, and chocolate gets coated in sweet candy melts for a colorful, crunchy bite that’s perfect for parties, trick-or-treat night, or festive movie marathons. The best part? It’s no-bake and takes just 15 minutes to make. Customize it with your favorite Halloween candies or sprinkles, and you’ve got a party-ready snack that doubles as a fun DIY gift bag filler. Sweet, salty, and spooky—it’s everything you want in a Halloween snack!
Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (melt chocolate)
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 8 cups
Ingredients List
- 6 cups popped popcorn (plain or lightly salted)
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1 cup chocolate candies (M&Ms or Reese’s Pieces, Halloween colors)
- 12 oz white candy melts (or white chocolate chips)
- ½ cup Halloween sprinkles
Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Large mixing bowl
- Microwave-safe bowl (for melting candy melts)
- Rubber spatula
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Mix base: In a large bowl, combine popcorn and pretzels.
- Melt coating: Microwave candy melts in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. 🍫
- Combine: Pour melted coating over popcorn mix, tossing to coat evenly.
- Add candy: Stir in candy corn, chocolate candies, and half the sprinkles.
- Spread & set: Spread mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining sprinkles. Let set for 10 minutes.
- Break & serve: Once hardened, break into chunks and serve in bowls or treat bags. 🎃✨
Pro Tips
- Colorful Fun: Divide coating into 2–3 batches and dye with food coloring (orange, purple, green) for a spooky look.
- Make Ahead: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Gift Idea: Package mix in Halloween treat bags tied with ribbon. Perfect party favors!
- Allergy-Friendly: Use dairy-free chocolate or skip candy corn for dietary needs.
Nutrition Table
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 220 | 3g | 35g | 9g | 2g | 22g |