Halloween Chex Mix Snack (Print-Friendly Version)
Crunchy mix with Chex, cinnamon, candy corn, pretzels, and sweet potato chips for a balanced sweet-salty snack.
# Ingredients:
→ Cereal and Snacks
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4 cups Corn Chex cereal
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4 cups Wheat Chex cereal
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2 cups cinnamon Teddy Grahams
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2 cups candy corn and/or candy pumpkins
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2 cups chocolate-covered pretzels
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2 cups salted sweet potato chips (such as Terra)
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1 cup Reese's Pieces candy
→ Seasoning Blend
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1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
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6 tablespoons light brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 250°F. In a large bowl, mix Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, and cinnamon Teddy Grahams until evenly combined.
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In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, and pure vanilla extract.
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Drizzle approximately one-third of the butter mixture over the cereal mixture. Toss thoroughly to coat evenly. Repeat with remaining butter mixture until fully coated.
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Divide the coated mixture evenly between two unlined rimmed baking sheets and spread into an even layer.
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Bake at 250°F, tossing every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting, for a total of 30 to 45 minutes or until crisp and golden.
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Allow the toasted mixture to cool completely, then fold in candy corn, chocolate-covered pretzels, salted sweet potato chips, and Reese's Pieces.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness.
# Notes & Tips:
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Tossing the mix every 15 minutes during baking ensures even crispness without burning.
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Storing in airtight containers prevents the mix from becoming stale.