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Easy Halloween Snack Mix: Best Party Treat for Kids

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This easy Halloween snack mix for kids’ parties is the kind of recipe that saves you without breaking a sweat. It’s a quick, pantry-friendly, and totally customizable treat that combines crunchy, sweet, and salty elements for a festive and irresistible snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups Bugles (original flavor)
  • 2 cups pretzel sticks
  • 2 cups cheese-flavored crackers (like Goldfish or Cheez-Its)
  • 2 cups Honey Nut Cheerios (or plain Cheerios)
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1 cup pumpkin-shaped chocolate candies (like M&Ms or Reese’s Pieces)
  • ½ cup peanut butter chips
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • ½ cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)

Instructions

  1. Set up your workspace. Clear your counter and grab your big bowl. Line up all your ingredients so you can dump and go.
  2. Add the base ingredients first. Pour in the Bugles (3 cups), pretzel sticks (2 cups), cheese crackers (2 cups), and Honey Nut Cheerios (2 cups). Give them a gentle stir with your wooden spoon to distribute them evenly.
  3. Toss in the candy. Add the pumpkin-shaped chocolate candies (1 cup) and peanut butter chips (½ cup). Stir again gently, using a folding motion to avoid breaking the Bugles.
  4. Add the soft stuff. Sprinkle in the mini marshmallows (1 cup) and dried cranberries if using. Stir one more time, just enough to combine.
  5. Add candy corn last. Sprinkle it on top and fold it in very gently to keep the pieces whole.
  6. Check the balance. Take a small taste. Adjust with a pinch of flaky sea salt for more saltiness or extra candy corn for sweetness.
  7. Serve immediately or store. Transfer to a festive bowl for serving, or store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Notes

Add candy corn last to prevent crushing. For a nut-free version, swap peanut butter chips for white chocolate chips and use plain Cheerios. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Avoid refrigerating to prevent sogginess.

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