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Halloween Popcorn Trail Mix

An easy and festive snack mix combining crunchy popcorn, sweet candies, and salty pretzels, perfect for Halloween parties.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Party Food
Servings 10 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 8 cups Air-Popped Popcorn Use plain, unbuttered popcorn for optimal crunch.
  • 2 cups Salty Pretzels Mini twists or sticks work best.
  • 1 cup Candy Corn A Halloween classic!
  • 1 cup Candy-Coated Chocolates M&M’s or similar brands for color.
  • 1 cup Roasted Peanuts Add some protein and crunch.
  • 8 oz Chocolate (for drizzling) Use milk or white chocolate. Melt for drizzling.

Optional Add-ins

  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries For an extra flavor twist.
  • 1 cup Mini Marshmallows For added sweetness.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large bowl, add the air-popped popcorn.
  • Pour in the salty pretzels, candy corn, candy-coated chocolates, and roasted peanuts.
  • Gently toss with your hands to mix the ingredients.

Drizzling Chocolate

  • Melt the chocolate in the microwave in short 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
  • Drizzle the melted chocolate over the popcorn mixture.

Setting Up

  • Allow the chocolate to set on a lined baking sheet for at least 15 minutes.
  • Once set, break into chunks or pour back into a serving bowl.

Notes

Keep popcorn crunchy by ensuring everything is dry before mixing. Store in an airtight container at room temperature and avoid refrigeration to maintain crispness. Fun variations include adding mini peanut butter cups or gummy worms.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g
Keyword Festive Snacks, Halloween Snacks, Party Treats, Popcorn Mix, Trail Mix
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