Halloween Chex Mix with Candy Corn and Reese's Pieces
A festive sweet and salty snack mix perfect for Halloween parties and trick-or-treat gatherings. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines crunchy Rice Chex, Bugles, and mini pretzels coated in a rich brown sugar butter glaze, then tossed with colorful candy corn, pumpkin-shaped candies, and Reese's Pieces. The warm spiced cereal base provides the perfect contrast to the sweet candy additions, creating an irresistible mix that both kids and adults will love. Easy to make in large batches and stores well for entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 box Rice Chex, 12 ozCorn Chex1:1gluten-free
same crunch
- 1 bag Bugles, 14.5 ozcorn nuts1:1texture
crunchier option
- 4 cups mini pretzels
- 1 bag candy corn, 20 ozHalloween M&Ms1:1colorholiday
different candy
- 1 bag candy corn pumpkins, 20 ozHalloween M&Ms1:1colorholiday
different candy
- 1 bag Reese's Pieces, 8 oz
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
- 2
Melt the butter in a microwave safe dish
- 3
Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract until well combined
- 4
Place the Rice Chex, Bugles and pretzels on the 2 large baking sheets
- 5
Drizzle the brown sugar butter mixture over the top and use your hands to thoroughly combine with the mixture
- 6
Bake for approximately 20 minutes and stir about halfway through the cooking time
- 7
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely
- 8
Toss in the candy corn, candy corn pumpkins and Reese's Pieces
- 9
Store in an airtight container
Tips
Make sure to thoroughly coat all cereal and pretzel pieces with the butter mixture for even flavor distribution.
Allow the baked mixture to cool completely before adding candy to prevent melting and maintain texture contrast.
Store in an airtight container to keep the mix crispy for up to one week.
Good to Know
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week
Can be made up to 3 days ahead without the candy, add candy just before serving
Serve at room temperature in bowls or individual bags for parties
Common Mistakes
Don't add candy while mixture is warm to avoid melting
Don't skip stirring halfway through baking to prevent burning
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Gluten-Free Swaps
same crunch
General Alternatives
crunchier option
different candy
FAQ
Can I make this mix without the candy?
Yes, the baked cereal and pretzel base makes a delicious savory snack mix on its own. You can also substitute nuts or dried fruit instead of candy.
How long will this keep fresh?
Stored in an airtight container, this mix stays fresh for up to one week. The candy may start to get sticky after that time.
Can I double this recipe?
Absolutely! Use additional baking sheets and you may need to bake in batches. The butter mixture scales up perfectly for larger crowds.