Quick and Easy Trick-or-Treat Snack Mix is the ultimate, quick and easy Halloween party recipe that balances sweet and savory flavors perfectly. Made in just 5 minutes with a handful of your favorite candies and snacks, this classic sweet and salty snack mix is guaranteed to be a hit with both kids and adults.
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Why You'll Want To Make Quick and Easy Trick-or-Treat Snack Mix
- Quickest Party Prep: This recipe requires no baking, no cooling, and no stress. You can have a huge batch ready in under 5 minutes.
- The Perfect Sweet & Savory Balance: The combination of salty pretzels and nuts with mini chocolate bars and candy corn hits every flavor craving, making it utterly addictive.
- Highly Customizable: It's a versatile base recipe. You can easily swap out candies to use up what you have on hand or tailor it for specific allergies.
- The Ultimate Movie Snack: Serve a big bowl of this while watching your favorite Halloween movies or as a pre-trick-or-treating fuel.
Ingredients - Here's What You'll Need To Make Quick and Easy Trick-or-Treat Snack Mix
Steps to Make Quick and Easy Trick-or-Treat Snack Mix
- Start by adding the honey-roasted, dry-roasted, and roasted and salted almonds to a large bowl.
- Next, add the plain, peanut, and peanut butter Halloween M&M's.
- Then, add the Nestle Buncha Crunch, mini Kit Kat's, and mini Reese's Peanut Butter cups.
- Next, add the Candy Corn.
- And finally, add the Itty Bitty pretzels.
- Then, carefully stir all the ingredients together using a wooden spoon with a long handle.
Trick or treat snack mix is a delicious and festive Halloween treat that is easy to make and customize. To make the best trick-or-treat snack mix, use a variety of different candies and snacks to create a mix that is both sweet and savory. Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors and textures, and add in some fun Halloween-themed snacks to make your snack mix even more festive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. Feel free to swap any of the candy for other small, bite-sized Halloween favorites like Skittles or gummy worms.
Simply omit the peanuts and any other nuts from the ingredient list. Replace the volume with extra pretzels, a different type of cereal (like Chex or Cheerios), or a variety of seeds like pumpkin seeds (pepitas).
Yes, you can store trick-or-treat snack mix in an airtight container for up to two weeks (but it's doubtful it will last that long).
Yes! This is one of the best make-ahead Halloween treats. You can prepare it up to one week in advance as long as you store it in an airtight container at room temperature. This is essential for party planning!
Recipe Tips And Tricks
- Keep It Crunchy: To prevent the savory items (like pretzels and nuts) from getting stale, store the mix in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Serving Vessel Swap: Ditch the standard bowl. Serve the mix in a hollowed-out small pumpkin or a festive cauldron for a fun, spooky touch that enhances the Halloween theme.
- DIY Snack Baggies: For easy portion control and to mimic trick-or-treating, pre-fill small, clear cellophane bags and tie them with orange or black ribbons. These make great party favors or quick grab-and-go treats.
- Layer in Texture Variety: Introduce a softer or chewier element. Small marshmallows, freeze-dried fruit, or even miniature caramel bits can provide a textural contrast to the hard candies and crunchy pretzels.
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Quick and Easy Trick-or-Treat Snack Mix
Ingredients
- 2 c dry-roasted peanuts
- 2 c honey-roasted peanuts
- 2 c roasted and salted almonds
- 10 oz plain Halloween M&M's
- 10 oz peanut Halloween M&M's
- 10 oz peanut butter Halloween M&M's
- 8 oz Nestle Buncha Crunch
- 7.6 oz Kit Kat minis
- 7.6 oz Reese's minis
- 11 oz candy corn
- 12 oz Snyder's Itty Bitty Pretzels
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl and stir.
- Store for up to two weeks in an air-tight container.
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