Halloween Monster Snack Mix
This Halloween Monster Snack Mix combines sweet and salty flavors, featuring colorful ingredients for a festive treat that’s perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cups
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 cups mini pretzels
- 5 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup roasted salted peanuts
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup salted butter
- ⅓ cup corn syrup
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup Reese’s Pieces
- ½ cup candy corn
- 2 Tablespoons candy eyes
- 2 Tablespoons orange sprinkles
- 2 Tablespoons black sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with oil to prevent sticking.
- Combine the mini pretzels, popped popcorn, roasted peanuts, and mini marshmallows in a large bowl. Stir until evenly mixed.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, corn syrup, and brown sugar together. Stir occasionally.
- Once the mixture starts boiling, let it boil without stirring for 3 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the hot mixture over the popcorn mixture. Mix quickly to coat the ingredients.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, stir, then return for another 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before breaking into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss the cooled snack mix with the dark chocolate chips, Reese’s Pieces, candy corn, candy eyes, orange sprinkles, and black sprinkles. Serve immediately or store.
Notes
Watch the boiling mixture closely to avoid overcooking. Allow the mix to cool completely before handling.
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