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Fall/Halloween Buddy Mix Recipe

Fall/Halloween Buddy Mix Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful Fall and Halloween-themed Buddy Mix recipe combining sweet and salty flavors in a crunchy snack mix. Perfect for parties or as a festive treat.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Mix:

  • 3 cups rice or corn Chex cereal
  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1 cup Reese’s Pieces or M&M’s (fall colors)
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts (optional)

Chocolate Coating:

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips or candy melts
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (optional)

Optional:

  • festive sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine Chex cereal, pretzels, candy corn, Reese’s Pieces, marshmallows, and peanuts (if using).
  2. Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Add pumpkin pie spice if desired.
  3. Coat Mix: Pour melted chocolate over dry ingredients, toss gently to coat. Spread on a baking sheet, add sprinkles if desired.
  4. Set: Allow to cool and set at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Break into clusters once hardened.

Notes

  • Customize with your preferred candies or cereals.
  • Perfect for gifting in treat bags or serving at Halloween gatherings.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg