Description
Celebrate Halloween with our irresistibly crunchy and festive Scarecrow Crunch Snack Mix! This easy-to-make caramel corn recipe combines crunchy cereals, sweet caramel coating, pretzels, nuts, and seasonal candies for the perfect spooky treat. Ideal for parties, movie nights, or family gatherings, this Halloween snack mix adds a fun, crunchy, and sweet touch to your festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups popped popcorn
- 2 cups pretzels
- 1 cup caramel bits or caramel sauce
- 1 cup honey roasted peanuts or mixed nuts
- 1 cup cinnamon cereal or oat clusters
- 1/2 cup Halloween-themed candies (like candy corn, mini Reese’s, Halloween M&Ms)
- Optional: sprinkles or edible glitter for decoration
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramel bits or caramel sauce in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the popped popcorn, pretzels, honey roasted peanuts, and cinnamon cereal. Toss gently to blend all components evenly.
- Pour the warm caramel mixture over the snack mix, stirring carefully to coat all pieces thoroughly. While still warm, sprinkle edible glitter or sprinkles for a festive look.
- Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and cool for 15-20 minutes to set.
- Once cooled, add the Halloween candies and gently mix. Store in airtight containers for fresh enjoyment later.
Notes
- Use fresh caramel for the best coating texture.
- Thoroughly mix all ingredients for even caramel and candy distribution.
- Adjust sweetness by varying caramel quantity or adding spices like cinnamon for a more autumnal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing, Coating, Cooling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg