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5-Ingredient Halloween Trail Mix

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This easy Halloween trail mix combines salty pretzels, sweet candy corn, crunchy peanuts, and creamy white chocolate for the perfect party snack. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleaser that disappears fast.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups mini pretzel twists (salted)
  • 2 cups candy corn
  • 1 ½ cups salted roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup candy pumpkin candies
  • 1 cup white chocolate melting wafers or white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mini pretzel twists, candy corn, salted peanuts, and candy pumpkin candies. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
  3. Place the white chocolate melting wafers or chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring well after each burst, until mostly melted with a few small lumps (about 60 to 90 seconds total). Stir until smooth.
  4. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the dry ingredients, moving the spoon around to get even distribution.
  5. Gently fold the mixture with a spatula to coat as many pieces as possible with white chocolate. Work quickly to avoid the chocolate setting.
  6. Pour the coated mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Optionally, press a few extra candy pumpkins on top for visual appeal.
  7. Let the trail mix sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes until the white chocolate is fully set and firm. Alternatively, refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  8. Once set, break the trail mix into smaller clusters with your hands.
  9. Transfer to a serving bowl or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Notes

Do not overheat white chocolate; microwave in 20-second bursts. Work quickly once chocolate is melted. Use a light hand when mixing to avoid breaking pretzels. Let set fully before breaking into pieces. For a nut-free version, substitute peanuts with salted sunflower seeds or roasted chickpeas. For a spicy-sweet version, add ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper to melted white chocolate.

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