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Halloween Chex Mix with Candy Corn and Salty Maple Peanuts

Halloween Chex Mix with Candy Corn and Salty Maple Peanuts

This Halloween Chex Mix is crunchy and sweet-salty, featuring cinnamon Chex, mini pretzel twists, maple-roasted peanuts, and candy corn for contrast. It comes together mostly in the oven—roasted peanuts and a baked cereal-pretzel mix—and is ideal for Halloween parties or make-ahead snacking.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:1 minute
Total Time:1 minute
Keyword: fall, Halloween

Equipment

  • small bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • large mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups peanuts unroasted & unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup I like Grade B
  • 1 teaspoon oil canola, extra light olive, or melted and cooled coconut oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 large egg white
  • 3 cups cinnamon rice cereal squares Cinnamon Chex
  • 1 1/2 cups mini pretzel twists
  • 1 cup candy corn

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F. In a small bowl combine 1 1/2 cups peanuts, 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon oil, and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; stir until the peanuts are fully coated.
  2. Spread the coated peanuts in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly, then break apart while still warm.
  3. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray, line with parchment paper, and coat the parchment with cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl beat 1 large egg white until foamy, then add 3 cups cinnamon rice cereal squares and 1 1/2 cups mini pretzel twists, stirring until evenly coated.
  4. Spread the coated cereal and pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 60 minutes, stirring twice (about every 20 minutes). Remove when the mixture is dry to the touch and let cool completely—the mix will continue to crisp as it cools. Stir together the cooled cereal-pretzel mix with the roasted peanuts and 1 cup candy corn.

Notes

TO STORE: Leftover Halloween Chex Mix can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week.