Easy Halloween Chex Mix Recipes

Prepare to delight and spook your guests with these easy and creative Halloween Chex Mix recipes. Each recipe offers a unique twist on traditional snacks, perfect for any Halloween party!

1. Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix

Add a dash of autumn with this sweet and spicy Chex mix. The flavors of pumpkin spice mingle with the crunch of pecans and pretzels, all tied together with a caramelized brown sugar coating.

• Ingredients:
  • 4 cups Chex cereal
  • 2 cups pretzels
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • Candy pumpkins for garnish
• Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine Chex, pretzels, and pecans.
  3. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice.
  4. Drizzle the spice mixture over the cereal mix and stir to coat evenly.
  5. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Allow to cool and toss with candy pumpkins before serving.
• Serves: 8-10

2. Ghoulishly Green Popcorn Mix

This eye-catching mix features a spooky green hue, sweet coating, popcorn, and a sprinkle of frightful candy eyeballs for a ghoulish delight.

• Ingredients:
  • 3 cups Chex cereal
  • 3 cups popped popcorn
  • 1 cup almonds
  • 1 bag green candy melts
  • Green M&M’s
  • Spooky sugar eyeballs
• Instructions:
  1. Melt the green candy melts according to package directions.
  2. In a large bowl, combine Chex cereal, popcorn, and almonds.
  3. Pour the melted candy over the mix and stir until evenly coated.
  4. Spread the mix on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and sprinkle with green M&M’s and sugar eyeballs.
  5. Let set until firm, then break apart to serve.
• Serves: 8

3. Bloody Worm Delight

A creepy concoction that’s perfect for Halloween, featuring gummy worms coated in a ‘bloody’ raspberry gelatin nestled among crunchy Chex and sweet marshmallows.

• Ingredients:
  • 4 cups Chex cereal
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup gummy worms
  • 1 packet raspberry-flavored gelatin
• Instructions:
  1. Prepare the gelatin according to the package directions and let it cool slightly.
  2. Dip gummy worms into the gelatin to coat and set aside on wax paper to stiffen.
  3. In a large bowl, combine Chex cereal, marshmallows, and chocolate chips.
  4. Once the worms are set, mix them into the Chex combination.
  5. Serve in a bowl or wrap up in cellophane bags for a treat.
• Serves: 8

4. Monster Munch Chex Mix

A festive and colorful snack mix coated in white chocolate and decked out with Halloween candy favorites like candy corn and peanut butter cups.

• Ingredients:
  • 4 cups Chex cereal
  • 2 cups pretzels
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1 cup mini peanut butter cups
  • 1 bag white chocolate chips
  • Colored sugar or edible glitter
• Instructions:
  1. Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  2. In a large bowl, combine Chex cereal, pretzels, candy corn, and mini peanut butter cups.
  3. Pour the melted white chocolate over the mix and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Sprinkle with colored sugar or edible glitter for a magical effect.
  5. Spread the mix on a baking sheet to set. Once hardened, break apart and serve.
• Serves: 10

These recipes offer a fun and festive way to spice up your Halloween party with minimal effort but maximum flavor. Enjoy crafting these spooky snacks that are sure to be a hit!