Halloween Chex Snack Mix is the ultimate sweet and salty party recipe, packed with crunchy Chex, pretzels, and Bugles coated in buttery brown sugar caramel. Tossed with Reese's Pieces, candy corn, candy pumpkins, and festive Halloween M&Ms, this harvest hash mix is easy to make, fun for kids, and perfect for spooky celebrations.
Why This Recipe is the Best
Whether you're hosting a Halloween party or filling treat bags for friends, this homemade snack mix is guaranteed to be a crowd favorite.
This recipe brings together all the Halloween classics-crunchy Chex, salty pretzels, and golden Bugles-with a buttery brown sugar coating that's sweet without being overwhelming. The addition of Reese's Pieces, candy corn, candy pumpkins, and Halloween M&Ms makes every bite colorful, festive, and full of fun fall flavors. It's simple to make, kid-friendly, and doubles as both a party snack and an easy DIY gift idea.
For more Halloween recipes, try our Halloween Cookies, Halloween Punch, and Halloween Rice Krispies.
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Key Ingredients
This is the ultimate sweet and salt mix with all the right textures and flavors.
- Salty- Mixed with Chex, pretzels, and Bugles, you get a variety of sweet and crunchy flavors and textures.
- Buttery Brown Sugar Caramel - A mixture of butter, brown sugar, and vanilla to create an easy homemade caramel sauce that holds everything together.
- Sweet- Our favorite add-ins include Reese's pieces, candy corn, candy pumpkins, and Halloween M&M's. This gives the recipe a variety of colors, flavors, and textures.
How to make Halloween Chex Snack Mix
Learn how to mix Halloween Chex Snack Mix with these easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions.
- Melt the butter, and then add the brown sugar. Stir until dissolved.
- In a large bowl, mix the pretzels, chex, and bugles. Pour the melted butter mixture on top and gently stir so it doesn't crush the ingredients.
- Pour the mixture on a prepared parchment-covered sheet pan. Bake for 45 minutes at 275° F. Stir every 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and it let i cool slightly. Toss in the candies, mix, and enjoy!
Hint: Use other mix-ins like peanuts, marshmallows, and flavored M&Ms.
Common Mistakes
While I was testing this recipe, I wanted the brown sugar to dissolve more quickly, so I put the butter and brown sugar mixture in the microwave and cooked it, which thickened it a bit, but it didn't work well at all. Start with freshly melted butter and give it a little patience for the best results.
Top tip
Feel free to use any variety of Chex cereal you prefer-rice, corn, or wheat all work great. Mix and match based on your taste or simply use what you already have in the pantry.
Recipe
Halloween Chex Snack Mix
Ingredients
For the Base:
- 7 cups chex I like to use corn or a combination of corn and rice
- 3 cups pretzels mini pretzel twists or sticks
- 2 cups bugles
For the Sauce:
- ⅔ cup butter
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
For the Mix-in's
- 1 cup Reese's pieces
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1 cup candy pumpkins
- 1 cup Halloween M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275° F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Measure the chex, pretzels and bugles into a very large bowl. Melt the butter in the microwave and whisk in the brown sugar until dissolved or almost dissolved. Drizzle over top of the chex mix and stir to combine.
- Spread the mixture over the parchment lined baking sheet evenly. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Add the Reese's pieces, candy corn, pumpkins and M&Ms to the baking sheet and toss to combine. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
- You can use any type of Chex you'd like for this recipe. My dad loves it with Rice Chex and Wheat Chex, I like it with Corn Chex. Just use your favorite kind or whatever you have on hand.
- You can use other mix-ins, if desired! Try using peanuts, marshmallows, different flavors of M&Ms and more.
Nutrition
For more popcorn fun, try our Halloween Popcorn Balls and Halloween Popcorn.
Variations
Halloween Chex Mix is endlessly customizable! Swap the Reese's Pieces for peanut butter M&Ms, use white chocolate drizzle with sprinkles for a spookier vibe, or add popcorn for extra crunch. You can even make a nutty version by tossing in peanuts or cashews before the caramel coating goes in the oven.
Storing
Store your Halloween Chex Snack Mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If you'd like to prep it ahead, bake and cool the caramel-coated Chex, Bugles, and pretzels first, then stir in the candies right before serving so they stay fresh and colorful.
Best Ways to Serve
This mix is perfect for Halloween parties when served in large bowls, but it also makes adorable DIY treat bags tied with festive ribbon for kids, classmates, or coworkers. You can even use it to fill a snack board or as a topping for vanilla ice cream for a fun Halloween dessert idea.
How do you make Chex Mix for Halloween?
Start by coating Chex, pretzels, and Bugles with a buttery brown sugar mixture, then bake until golden and crisp. Once cooled, toss with Reese's Pieces, candy corn, candy pumpkins, and Halloween M&Ms for a colorful, festive mix.
What candy should I put in Halloween Chex Mix?
Candy corn, Reese's Pieces, and M&Ms are traditional, but you can also use gummy worms, peanut butter cups, or seasonal chocolate candies to mix things up.
Andrea says
Such a fun and easy tasty treat, we love making this Halloween Chex Mix Snack!