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Easy 5-Ingredient Halloween Trail Mix: Sweet & Salty

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This easy 5-ingredient Halloween trail mix is a quick, no-bake snack that perfectly balances sweet and salty flavors. Made with candy corn, pretzels, peanuts, candy pumpkins, and chocolate chips, it’s a crowd-pleasing treat for parties, movie nights, or any Halloween gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups candy corn
  • 2 cups mini pretzel twists
  • 1 cup dry-roasted peanuts (unsalted or lightly salted)
  • 1 cup candy pumpkin candies
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Measure out all ingredients before starting.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the mini pretzel twists and dry-roasted peanuts. Toss gently with hands or a spoon to combine.
  3. Add the candy corn and candy pumpkin candies. Toss gently to distribute evenly, being careful not to break the pretzels.
  4. Add the milk chocolate chips and toss everything together one last time.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (e.g., add more pretzels for crunch).
  6. Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the peanuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant. If using salted peanuts, the extra salt balances the sweetness nicely. For a festive look, use Halloween-colored M&M’s instead of plain chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container at room temperature; avoid refrigerating or freezing as moisture can make pretzels soggy.

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