Candy Corn Chex Mix
A sweet and salty Halloween snack mix made withChex cereal, pretzels, and peanuts coated in white chocolate, then finishedwith candy corn and M&Ms.
Ingredients
- 5 cups Corn Chex or Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzel twists
- 1 cup salted peanuts
- 12 ounces white chocolate melting wafers orwhite chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups candy corn
- 1 ½ cups candy corn M&Ms or regular M&Ms
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Chex cereal, pretzels, and peanuts.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate and oil. Microwave at half power for 1 minute, then stir.
- Continue microwaving in 20-second bursts at half power, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the cereal mixture and fold gently to coat evenly.
- Spread the coated mix onto the prepared baking sheet in a thin, even layer.
- Let set at room temperature for 20 minutes, or in the fridge for 10 minutes, until firm.
- Break into bite-sized clusters and fold in the candy corn and M&Ms.
- Store in an airtight container once fully cooled.
Notes
Add a tablespoon of oil to the white chocolate before melting to prevent seizing. Fold in the candy corn and M&Ms after the coating sets, not before, to keep their color and shape.