This Halloween Chex mix is sweet, crunchy and feeds a crowd! Everyone always loves this addicting monster munch with cereal, pretzels and candy coated in white chocolate.
If you love easy Halloween desserts other favorites include chocolate strawberry Ghosts, Halloween Oreo balls and witches brew.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Crowd-pleaser: This seasonal Halloween Chex mix is perfect for any party just like Christmas Chex mix or bunny bait at Easter.
- Easy and versatile: White chocolate party mix is an easy recipe that the kids can help make! Swap out the cereal and mix-ins to what you like or to match your event.
Monster Munch Chex Mix Ingredients
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- Cereal: Rice Chex cereal and original Cheerios are my preference but corn Chex also works or you could do a combination with wheat Chex.
- Pretzel sticks: Breaking these in halve makes it that much easier to munch on this monster munch Chex mix. You can also use 1-2 cups bite-size pretzel twists.
- M&Ms: I used the autumn colored Fall M&Ms to stay with theme of a recipe for Halloween Chex mix.
- Candy corn: My favorite are the yellow, orange and white, but you can use the autumn mix or just candy pumpkins.
- White chocolate melting wafers: I used Ghirardelli wafers as they melt more smoothly than white chocolate chips.
How to Make Halloween Chex Mix
In a large bowl, combine the Chex cereal, Cheerios, pretzels sticks, candy corn and M&M’s. Place white chocolate in a large microwavable bowl and melt in 30 second increments before pouring over cereal mixture and tossing gently to coat.
Pour Halloween Chex mix onto a piece of wax or parchment paper. Sprinkle M&M’s and Halloween sprinkles on top while the chocolate is warm. Allow to set until hardened then break into pieces and enjoy right away or store for a Halloween party, game day or other event.
Tips and Variations
- How to Melt Chocolate: To avoid the chocolate from burning melt in 30 second increments stirring in between or cook on a double broiler. To avoid the white chocolate from seizing ensure your melting bowl is free from any droplets of water.
- Adapt to any holiday: Just change the candy colors or mix-ins! I love to use pink and red for this Valentine Chex mix, the white chocolate coating is so addicting.
- Sweet and salty snack mix: Add some honey roasted peanuts, cashews, dry roasted peanuts or any other nut you like. This makes it similar to a decadent trail mix.
- Cereal: Use any variety of Chex you like in this easy Halloween snack mix, even fun varieties like Chocolate Chex or peanut butter Chex. Honey Nut Cheerios works, too!
- Fun add-ins: Halved caramels, Wilton candy eyes, Reese’s pieces, Bugles or other Halloween cereal. If you are adding more than the recipe calls for, adjust the chocolate accordingly.
Need more easy Halloween recipes? Try this Halloween brownie recipe, spider cookies, Halloween dirt cake and easy Halloween Rice Krispie treats!
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Halloween Chex Mix
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Chex , rice or corn
- 2 cups Cheerios
- 1-2 cups pretzel sticks , broken in half
- 1 cup Fall M&M's , more for topping
- 1 cup candy corn
- 10 ounces white chocolate , I used Ghirardelli wafers
- Halloween sprinkles , optional
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the 3 cups Chex, 2 cups Cheerios, 1 – 2 cups pretzels, 1 cup candy corn and 1 cup M&M's. Stir until combined.
- Melt chocolate: Place 10 ounces white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the chocolate at 50% power for 1 minute. Stir and then melt in 30 second increments (stirring in between). Do not overcook or it will burn.
- Mix together: Next pour the melted chocolate over the chex mix and stir until well coated. Then pour the Chex onto a piece of wax or parchment paper. Sprinkle extra M&M's and Halloween sprinkles on top for color, if desired, while the chocolate is still warm.
- Cool: Allow to set until hardened (at least 15 minutes). Store in a zip top bag or covered container. Store on the counter for 3 days or in the freezer for 3 months.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Recipe FAQs
While you can store Halloween Chex mix on the counter, I find that the white chocolate tends to get soft. I prefer to store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Stored properly it should last a few weeks.
Yes, cool completely then place in a sealed container or zip top bag for up to 3 months. Remove 30 minutes before ready to serve. It’s also great cold eo enjoy by the handful straight out of the freezer. This Halloween Chex mix recipe won’t last long!
Categorized as: American, Desserts, Freezer-Friendly, Halloween, Kid-Friendly, Reader Favorites, Snacks
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Halloween Chex mix Is a great crowd pleaser recipe! It’s so festive and so much fun to make. It’s been our favorite halloween recipe since we tried it!
So glad your family enjoyed it!
This Chex mix was so fun to make AND eat. We all loved it!
So glad you enjoyed it!
My family loves this Chex mix, it’s so festive and is the perfect build up to Halloween season.
My teen son devours this treat! A favorite every year!
So glad he enjoys it!