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Crunchy Sweet Halloween Party Mix That Kids and Adults Will Love

Kelli FosterCulinary Producer
Kelli FosterCulinary Producer
I'm a recipe developer, food writer, stylist, and video producer (and The Kitchn's Dinner Therapist), with more than 10 years professional experience. Since graduating from The French Culinary Institute, I've authored 3 cookbooks: Buddha Bowls, Plant-Based Buddha Bowls, and The Probiotic Kitchen.
published Oct 23, 2021
Kid Food
Orange bowl with polka dots filled with snack mix, including pretzels, candy corn, popcorn, and chocolate pieces.
Credit: Kelli Foster

Serves12

Makesabout 3 quarts

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Colorful Halloween snack mix with pretzels, candy corn, popcorn, and chocolate in an orange polka dot bowl.
(Image credit: Kelli Foster)

My days of trick-or-treating may be far behind me, but that doesn’t mean I’ll be spending Halloween without a sweet treat or two. I’ve got something far better than mini candy bars: a sweet and salty party mix that includes all the high points of this sugared-up holiday.

Whether you’re looking for one more snack for your party this weekend or just want something fun to nibble on while you greet trick-or-treaters, this snack mix will answer your wildest dreams of Halloween.

(Image credit: Kelli Foster)

This sweet and salty snack mix starts with dark chocolate and Nutella puppy chow. Oh yes — we’re pulling out all the stops. If you’ve never tried puppy chow before, it will blow your mind. It’s crunchy and sweet, with just a hint of salt — it really has everything going for it.

With candy corn, mini peanut butter cups, popcorn, mini pretzels, and Reese’s Pieces, this festive party mix offers something for everyone. And while this blend makes enough to feed a crowd, the recipe is quite easy to cut down, so you can make just what you need. It’s also easily customizable, so go ahead and add more of the sweets and snacks that you really love, and feel free to leave anything out that you’re not into (or swap it with something else). There’s a lot of room to really make this party mix your own.

(Image credit: Kelli Foster)

Halloween Party Mix

Makes about 3 quarts

Serves 12

Nutritional Info

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix puppy chow, popcorn, pretzels, candy corn, Reese's Pieces, and peanut butter cups. Toss to combine and serve immediately, or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Recipe Notes

This party mix tastes best within 1 to 2 days of making it, but will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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