This Halloween snack mix is a little sweet, a little salty, extra festive, and the perfect for treat this fun and spooky season.

The whole family will love this Halloween Snack Mix! It’s a festive twist on the original Chex mix with warm fall spices and candy corn alongside the classic cereal, pretzels, and mixed nuts. Popcorn and mini marshmallows add to the fun and a spiced buttery coating will have you reaching for more. So, come with me and I’ll show you why you’ll love this delicious treat, how to make it, and more!

Why You’ll Love this Halloween Snack Mix

• It’s the perfect snack for a Halloween Party or Spooky Movie Night.
• The buttery spice coating is absolutely delicious.
• You’ll love the combination of salty popcorn and pretzels with sweet marshmallows and candy.
• The candy corn and fall spice make it an extra festive treat.

What’s in this Halloween Snack Mix?

Chex Cereal – I use both corn and rice Chex cereal for this mixture, and they are both gluten free.

Popcorn – Plain popped popcorn works well since we’ll add a buttery coating, but a little extra butter on your popcorn won’t hurt if that’s what you have on hand!

• • Speed it up: Simple microwave popcorn speeds the process up a little.

Pretzels

Both pretzel sticks and knots work well, so choose your favorite. There are several gluten free options out there.

Nuts

I recommend mixed nuts for this Halloween snack mix.

• • Change it up: Peanuts, cashews or most any nut works well in this snack mix, so choose your favorite. Salted is fine, but do not use pre-spiced nuts.

Marshmallows

I use mini marshmallows in this recipe.

• • Change it up: You can sometimes find pumpkin spice or maple flavored marshmallows this time of year, so grab some for your Halloween snack mix if you see them, otherwise classic mini marshmallows are great.

Candy Corn – Look for gluten free brands. Although most do not contain gluten ingredients, some are made in the same facility, so make sure to look at ingredient labels if you are extra sensitive.

Butter – You’ll melt the butter to coat the snack mix.

• • Change it up: Non-dairy buttery spread also works well if that’s what you have on hand.

Spices– This is a tasty mix of spices that pair well together and include fall spices of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. The mix also contains garlic, onion, and chili powder, along with cumin and salt. *** If you enjoy this spice combo, check out my pumpkin chili recipe here.

Worcestershire – For a little extra zest. Gluten free brands are available. Make sure to avoid varieties with barley malt if you’re sensitive to gluten!

Brown Sugar – For a little added sweetness.

How to Make this Delicious Halloween Snack Mix

First, I Preheat the oven to 275 degrees.

Prepare the Snack Mix

Next, I grab a large mixing bowl and add the Corn Chex, Rice Chex, popped popcorn, gf pretzels and nuts and mix them together.

Then, in a small bowl, I add the garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt mix them together until they are well combined.

Next, in a separate bowl, I whisk the brown sugar into the melted butter until it’s completely dissolved.

Then, I stir in the gf Worcestershire, add in the spice mixture, and whisk until well combined.

Next, while stirring the Chex/popcorn mixture, I slowly add the buttery spice mix, making sure it’s evenly coated.

Bake the Mix

Then, I spread the mixture out onto a large baking sheet. *** I like to line my baking sheets with foil for easier clean up.

Next, I pop it in the oven and bake it for about 50 minutes, making sure to check on it and stir the mixture about halfway through the baking time.

When baking is complete, I pull the snack mix from the oven and let cool for about 15 – 20 minutes.

Add Candy to Mix and Enjoy!

Lastly, I stir in the mini marshmallows and gf candy corn, dig in, and enjoy my festive and tasty snack!

Prepping, Making Ahead & Storing Leftovers

Making Ahead

This mix can absolutely be made ahead of time, which is convenient for a party or pre-made quick snack to grab on the go.

Storing Leftovers

I recommend storing leftovers in a plastic sealable bag or air-tight container to maintain freshness. It does not need to be refrigerated as long as the bag or container is properly sealed. The mix is best if consumed within 5 days.

Thank you for making this delicious Halloween Snack Mix with me! I hope you enjoy it. Let me know what you think in the comments below.

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