Candy Corn Trail Mix
A simple and delightful Halloween snack mix that perfectly balances sweet and salty flavors, featuring candy corn, peanut butter cups, chocolate chips, and crunchy pretzels.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Candy Corn Classic Halloween flavor, use original or mixed flavors.
- 1 cup Peanut Butter Cups Creamier melt; try mini cups for added convenience.
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips Great melting and mixing; go for semi-sweet for balance.
- 2 cups Pretzels Provides the perfect salty crunch.
- 1 cup Salted Peanuts Another level of salty goodness.
Instructions
Assembly
- Grab a big bowl and dump in about equal amounts of candy corn, pretzels, and peanuts.
- Sprinkle in chocolate chips and peanut butter cups chopped in halves.
- Gently use your hands or a big spoon to stir it up. Taste test and adjust the mix to your liking.
- If desired, follow the optional step for crunchy clusters.
Optional: How to Create Crunchy Clusters
- Spread the mix (without candy corn) on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over everything and let it set until firm.
- Break it into clusters once set. Add candy corn only after the chocolate has set.
Notes
Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness. The mix will last a week or so but is often consumed quickly. Can be customized with various ingredients like M&Ms or popcorn.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g
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