Description
Spooky Halloween Chex Mix brings ghoulish delight to seasonal snacking, blending crunchy cereal with festive Halloween candies and sweet-salty seasonings. Scary-good treats like candy corn and chocolate make this snack perfect for Halloween parties and frightful movie nights.
Ingredients
Scale
Cereals and Base:
- 4 cups rice chex cereal
- 4 cups corn chex cereal
- 2 cups wheat chex cereal
Chocolate and Sweet Elements:
- 1 cup chocolate melting wafers
- 1/2 cup candy corn
- 1/2 cup orange chocolate candies
- 1/4 cup black sprinkles
Binding and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a preparation surface for your festive mix.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine rice, corn, and wheat Chex cereals, ensuring an even distribution of the crispy base.
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe dish, heating in 15-second intervals until completely liquefied and smooth.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the cereal mixture, gently folding to coat each piece thoroughly without crushing the delicate cereals.
- Sprinkle Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper across the buttered cereals, tossing carefully to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Spread the seasoned mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in a single, uniform layer to promote consistent toasting.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure golden, crisp edges and prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and allow the mix to cool completely at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
- Melt chocolate wafers using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until silky and smooth.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cereal mix, creating Halloween-themed patterns.
- Immediately scatter candy corn, orange chocolate candies, and black sprinkles across the chocolate-covered mix.
- Dust with powdered sugar for a festive, ghostly finish.
- Let the mix set for 15-20 minutes until chocolate hardens, then break into clusters and serve.
Notes
- Experiment with different cereal combinations to customize the mix’s texture and flavor profile.
- Adjust seasoning levels to suit personal taste preferences, ensuring a balanced blend of savory and sweet.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking during the baking process.
- Toast nuts alongside the cereal for added crunch and depth of flavor.
- Replace traditional chocolate with white chocolate for a lighter, more playful Halloween look.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness for up to a week.
- Swap out Halloween-specific candies with seasonal alternatives for year-round enjoyment.
- Consider using gluten-free Chex varieties for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 328
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg