Easy Halloween Snack Mix with Candy Corn
This salty-sweet Halloween snack mix combines crunchy pretzels, salted peanuts, and candy corn coated in white chocolate. Ready in 15 minutes, it’s the perfect crowd-pleasing treat for parties, potlucks, or movie nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including setting time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 cups (about 150g) pretzel twists or mini pretzels
- 1 cup (about 140g) salted roasted peanuts
- 1 ½ cups (about 200g) candy corn
- 12 ounces (about 340g) white chocolate melting wafers or white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons Halloween sprinkles (optional)
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a very large bowl, combine 3 cups pretzels, 1 cup salted peanuts, and 1 ½ cups candy corn. Gently toss to mix without crushing the pretzels.
- Place 12 ounces white chocolate wafers or chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring well after each interval, until mostly melted (about 2 to 2 ½ minutes). Stir until smooth.
- Pour the melted white chocolate over the dry ingredients. Fold gently but thoroughly with a rubber spatula until every piece is coated (about 20 to 30 folds).
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Leave some areas thicker for larger clusters.
- If using, immediately sprinkle Halloween jimmies and a pinch of flaky sea salt over the top while the chocolate is still wet.
- Let the mix set completely: refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes, or leave at room temperature for 30 to 40 minutes, until the chocolate is firm and no longer shiny.
- Once set, break into clusters of desired size using your hands.
Notes
Don’t overheat white chocolate—microwave at 50% power and stir frequently. For best results, toast pretzels and peanuts at 350°F for 5-7 minutes before starting (optional). Work quickly once chocolate is melted. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week; do not refrigerate. For nut-free version, replace peanuts with extra pretzels or dry-roasted chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (about 85g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
Keywords: Halloween snack mix, candy corn, white chocolate, pretzels, peanuts, salty-sweet, easy, no-bake, party snack
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