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Candy Corn Crunch Trail Mix

A festive, sweet-and-salty Halloween trail mix made with candy corn, pretzels, cereal, nuts, and chocolate. Perfect for spooky parties, school treats, or movie nights.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time0 minutes
Resting Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Party Food, Snack
Cuisine: American, Halloween, Holiday
Keyword: candy corn trail mix, Halloween snack, spooky party food, sweet and salty snack
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Airtight Container or Treat Bags

Materials

Trail Mix Base

  • 3 cups Chex cereal or any corn square cereal
  • 2 cups popped popcorn
  • 2 cups mini pretzels or pretzel sticks
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts or almonds
  • 1 ½ cups candy corn
  • 1 cup M&M’s or Reese’s Pieces
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips or yogurt-covered raisins

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the cereal and popcorn as your base.
  • Mix in the mini pretzels and roasted nuts for crunch and saltiness.
  • Fold in candy corn and chocolate candies for festive color and sweetness.
  • Add white chocolate chips or yogurt-covered raisins for creamy texture.
  • Gently toss everything together until evenly combined.
  • Serve immediately in bowls, treat bags, or Halloween-themed containers.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
For nut-free versions, omit peanuts and add extra pretzels or cereal.
Customize with spooky add-ins like candy eyeballs, gummy worms, or pumpkin-spice marshmallows.