Cozy Halloween Trail Mix: 5 Easy Ingredients
A quick and easy Halloween trail mix made with just 5 simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for parties, trick-or-treat bowls, or cozy movie nights, this sweet and salty snack comes together in under 5 minutes and is always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups mini pretzel twists (about 200g)
- 1 cup candy corn (about 170g)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 175g)
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts, unsalted or lightly salted (about 145g)
- 1 cup yogurt-covered raisins (about 160g)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Open all bags and measure out 2 cups pretzels, 1 cup candy corn, 1 cup chocolate chips, 1 cup peanuts, and 1 cup yogurt raisins. Set them within reach.
- Start with the pretzels: Pour the pretzels into a large mixing bowl first to create a bed for the other ingredients. Set aside any broken pieces.
- Add the peanuts: Pour the peanuts over the pretzels. Do not stir yet.
- Add the chocolate chips: Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the peanuts. If it’s a warm day, refrigerate the chips for 10 minutes first to prevent melting.
- Add the yogurt raisins: Scatter the yogurt raisins evenly over the mixture.
- Add the candy corn last: Place the candy corn on top to prevent crushing.
- Mix everything together: Using a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, fold gently from the bottom to the top about 10-12 times until evenly distributed. Do not stir in circles to avoid crushing ingredients.
- Check your work: Take a handful to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed. Gently break apart any clumps with your fingers.
- Serve or store: Transfer to a serving bowl or airtight container. Serve immediately or store in a cool, dry place.
Notes
For best texture, use fresh pretzels and peanuts. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. To keep pretzels crunchy, make no more than 3-4 days before serving. Double the batch for gatherings as it disappears quickly. For nut-free version, swap peanuts for roasted chickpeas or pumpkin seeds. For dairy-free, use dairy-free chocolate chips and omit yogurt raisins. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pretzels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 40g)
- Calories: 180200
- Sugar: 1416
- Sodium: 150200
- Fat: 810
- Saturated Fat: 23
- Carbohydrates: 2428
- Fiber: 23
- Protein: 45
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