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Easy Halloween Trail Mix: Kid-Approved Candy Corn Recipe

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This Easy Halloween Trail Mix with Candy Corn and Pretzels is a quick, no-bake snack that combines sweet and salty flavors. Perfect for parties, school events, or a fun family treat, it comes together in just 5 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1 ½ cups mini pretzel twists
  • ½ cup salted peanuts
  • ½ cup Halloween M&Ms
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup shelled pumpkin seeds
  • ¼ cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients (1 minute). Open all the bags. Pour the candy corn into a bowl. Measure the pretzels. If using pretzel sticks, break them into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Combine the dry ingredients (2 minutes). In a large mixing bowl, layer the candy corn, mini pretzel twists, salted peanuts, Halloween M&Ms, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and white chocolate chips. Start with the pretzels, then candy corn, then everything else.
  3. Stir gently (1 minute). Use a wooden spoon or spatula to fold everything together with a folding motion, lifting from the bottom and turning over. About 10-15 folds should do it. Break apart any clumps of candy corn with your fingers.
  4. Taste and adjust (30 seconds). Grab a small handful and taste it. Add more candy corn if needed, or extra pretzels or peanuts if too sweet.
  5. Serve or store (30 seconds). Transfer to a serving bowl or portion into individual bags. For storage, use an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

If making ahead, add white chocolate chips just before serving to prevent softening. Toast pumpkin seeds for extra crunch. In humid weather, let candy corn sit out for 10 minutes before mixing to prevent clumps. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

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