Easy Halloween Snack Mix: Best 3-Ingredient Candy Corn Recipe
A quick and festive Halloween snack mix combining salty pretzels, crunchy Chex cereal, savory cheese puffs, and sweet candy corn. This simple recipe requires no baking and comes together in under 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Pretzel sticks or rods
- Original Chex cereal (wheat)
- Cheese puffs (puffy cheese balls)
- Candy corn
- Butter (melted) or neutral oil (for vegan option)
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
Instructions
- Clear counter space and gather all ingredients and equipment.
- Measure out pretzels, Chex cereal, and cheese puffs in a roughly 1:1:1 ratio and place in a large mixing bowl or resealable bag.
- Melt butter in the microwave or on the stove and let it cool slightly. If using oil, measure it out.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, and salt over the dry ingredients and toss gently to distribute.
- Drizzle the melted butter or oil over the mixture. Toss with a spatula in a bowl or seal the bag and shake vigorously to coat evenly.
- Add the candy corn and toss gently to avoid crushing the pieces.
- Taste and adjust seasoning or sweetness if needed.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Ensure butter is cooled before adding to prevent candy corn from melting. Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness. Can be made gluten-free by using GF pretzels and cereal. Can be made vegan by using oil and vegan cheese puffs/candy corn.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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