Monster Mix Halloween Snack Mix
This Monster Mix Halloween Snack Mix is the ultimate sweet and salty Halloween treat! Made with crunchy Chex cereal, mini pretzels, peanuts, Halloween M&Ms, and candy corn, everything gets coated in an easy brown sugar maple glaze and baked until crisp.
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It’s an easy Halloween snack mix that’s perfect for Halloween parties, classroom parties, fall gatherings, movie nights, or just keeping a big bowl on the counter for hungry little monsters.
And trust me—this stuff disappears FAST. You may want to make a double batch! Plus it’s easy to customize. Add any anything sweet or salty and omit any ingredient you don’t like.
If you love snack mixes, try my Road Trip Snack Mix or this addictive Cheez-It Snack Mix.
Looking for more Halloween ideas? Check out THIS POST and THIS POST for inspiration!
Why You’ll Love This Halloween Snack Mix
There are so many reasons to make this easy Monster Mix:
- Easy to make: The snack mix comes together in just a few simple steps.
- Sweet and salty: The combination of buttery brown sugar glaze, salty peanuts and pretzels, and sweet candy is seriously addictive.
- Perfect for Halloween: Halloween M&Ms and candy corn make this snack mix extra festive.
- Great for parties: Make it ahead and keep it in an airtight container until you’re ready to serve it.
- Easy to customize: Swap out the candy or crunchy ingredients with your favorites.
What Is Monster Mix?
Monster Mix is a fun Halloween twist on classic Chex Mix. Instead of a savory seasoning, this version is coated in a sweet brown sugar and maple glaze.
The crunchy cereal, pretzels, and peanuts bake in the glaze until crisp. Once everything has cooled, candy corn and Halloween M&Ms are stirred in for a colorful, festive finishing touch.
It’s basically the Halloween snack mix of your dreams—sweet, salty, crunchy, and completely snackable!
Ingredients
You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this Halloween party snack.
For the Snack Mix
Rice Chex and Corn Chex: Using both cereals gives the mix plenty of crunch and texture.
Mini pretzel twists: These add the perfect salty crunch.
Peanuts: I use lightly salted peanuts, but you can use unsalted if you prefer.
Halloween M&Ms: Regular M&Ms work too, but the Halloween colors make this snack mix extra fun.
Candy corn: Because what’s Halloween without candy corn?
For the Brown Sugar Glaze
Butter: Use unsalted butter so you can control the saltiness.
Brown sugar: I use light brown sugar, but dark brown sugar works too.
Pure maple syrup: Maple syrup adds a delicious fall flavor to the glaze.
Vanilla extract: Just a little vanilla rounds out the sweetness.
How to Make Monster Mix
1. Prepare the oven
Preheat your oven to 275°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
The parchment makes cleanup much easier and helps keep the snack mix from sticking to the pan.
2. Make the brown sugar glaze
Add the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring halfway through, until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.
3. Mix the cereal, pretzels, and peanuts
Add the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, pretzels, and peanuts to a large mixing bowl.
Pour the warm brown sugar mixture over everything and gently stir until all of the cereal and snacks are evenly coated.
4. Bake the Monster Mix
Spread the mixture onto the parchment-lined sheet pan in an even layer.
Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring or flipping the mixture halfway through baking.
This helps everything bake evenly and keeps the snack mix from getting too dark on one side.
5. Add the candy
Let the baked snack mix cool completely.
Once cooled, stir in the candy corn and Halloween M&Ms.
Don’t add the candy before baking! The M&Ms can melt and the candy corn can become sticky and hard.
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Tips for Making the Best Monster Mix
Use parchment paper. It makes both cleanup and removing the cooled snack mix much easier.
Let it cool completely. The glaze will continue to crisp up as the mixture cools.
Add the candy after baking. This keeps the M&Ms colorful and the candy corn intact.
Make a double batch for a party. One batch makes about 16 servings, but this snack mix goes quickly!
Spread it into an even layer. This helps the cereal and pretzels bake evenly and get nice and crunchy.
Easy Monster Mix Substitutions
This Halloween snack mix is very easy to customize.
Try swapping or adding:
- Reese’s Pieces instead of M&Ms
- Bugles
- Cheerios
- Chocolate Chex
- Honey Nut Chex
- Mini marshmallows
- Chocolate chips
- White chocolate chips
- Pecans or almonds instead of peanuts
- Other Halloween candies
You can really make this recipe your own based on what you have in the pantry.
Can I Make Monster Mix Ahead of Time?
Yes! Monster Mix is a great make-ahead Halloween treat.
Prepare the snack mix according to the recipe and allow it to cool completely before storing it.
Keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
It’s perfect for making a few days before a Halloween party so you have one less thing to worry about on party day.
How to Store Halloween Snack Mix
Store Monster Mix in an airtight container at room temperature.
Keep the container sealed when you’re not serving it to help the cereal and pretzels stay crunchy.
For parties, I like to put the snack mix into a large bowl right before guests arrive and keep the rest sealed so I can refill the bowl as needed.
Can I Freeze Monster Mix?
I recommend enjoying this snack mix fresh for the best texture. Freezing can cause the cereal and candy to lose some of their crunch once thawed.
Luckily, it keeps for up to two weeks in an airtight container, so there’s really no need to freeze it!
When to Serve Monster Mix
This easy Halloween snack mix is perfect for:
- Halloween parties
- Halloween classroom parties
- Fall festivals
- Trick-or-treating
- Halloween movie nights
- Kids’ parties
- Fall get-togethers
- Tailgates
- After-school snacks
- Halloween treat tables
You can also package it into small bags or cups for an easy Halloween party favor.
More Easy Halloween Recipes
If you’re looking for more easy Halloween food ideas, try some of my other spooky-season favorites!
- Candy Corn Poke Cake
- Oogie Boogie Pudding Cups
- 10 Easy Halloween Treat Ideas
- Jack Skellington Cheese Dip
- Sally’s Sugar Cookies
- Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake
- More Halloween Food Ideas
Monster Mix Halloween Snack Mix
This sweet and salty Monster Mix is one of my favorite easy Halloween snacks. Crunchy Chex cereal, salty pretzels and peanuts, and sweet Halloween candy are coated in a buttery brown sugar maple glaze and baked until crisp.
It’s easy, festive, and perfect for sharing!
More Party Snacks
- Seasoned Baked Pretzels
- Alabama Firecrackers
- Seasoned Crispy Chickpeas
- Boursin Cheese Pepper Poppers
- Caramel Apple Dip
- Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Slow Cooker Spinach Dip
- Crescent Dough Veggie Pizza
- Lemonade Puppy Chow
- Crock Pot Cinnamon Sugar Almonds
- Dill Oyster Crackers
Final Tip
If you’re making this for a Halloween party, make more than you think you’ll need! Between the sweet candy and salty crunchy snacks, everyone tends to keep coming back for “just one more handful.”
Monster Mix Halloween Snack Mix
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzel twists
- 1 cup salted peanuts
- 1 cup Halloween M&Ms
- 1 cup candy corn
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275°F
- In a microwave safe bowl combine the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Microwave in 30 second intervals until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth, stirring halfway through.
- Meanwhile in a large bowl combine both Chex cereals, peanuts and pretzels.
- Pour the brown sugar butter mixture into the bowl and mix well.
- Spread the snack mixture onto a parchment lined sheet pan in a single layer.
- Bake for 30 minutes, flipping the snack mixture halfway.
- Let the snack mix cool. Add in the candy corn and M&Ms and mix together.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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