Halloween Monster Munch: A Quick and Easy Snack Mix Recipe
Loaded with crunchy, salty bites, a sweet candy coating, and plenty of colorful Halloween candies, this Halloween Monster Munch party mix is perfect for sharing at fall gatherings and making a few new memories of your own!
I think October might just be my favorite month. It brings back so many sweet memories, including this Halloween Monster Munch my mom used to make. At least, in my memory, this was always part of Halloween!
I thought it would be the perfect little treat to make for a party we were attending, and it did not disappoint.
Halloween Monster Munch Recipe
This homemade Halloween snack mix is the perfect combination of sweet, salty, crunchy, and colorful.
It starts with pretzels, peanut butter-filled crackers, and dry-roasted peanuts tossed in a buttery, sugary candy coating.
A little vanilla and maple extract give it an extra touch of sweetness, while baking soda creates that light, crunchy coating that makes this mix so hard to resist.
The colorful candies make this sweet and salty party mix just as fun to look at as it is to eat.
Why You Should Make Halloween Monster Munch
- Quick and Easy – Mix the ingredients, bake and then finish with candies. That’s it!
- Nostalgic – If you’re looking to add another fall tradition to your family’s mix, this is a favorite!
- Festive – By topping off this snack mix with Halloween themed candies, this dish makes a great party favor!
Serve a big bowl at your next Halloween party, package it into little treat bags for party favors, or make a batch to enjoy during a cozy fall evening.
It’s an easy homemade Halloween treat that’s sure to bring a little nostalgia to the season!
What You Need to Make Halloween Monster Munch
This sweet and salty party mix would be great with any little snacks, feel free to substitute for your favorites!
Ingredients You’ll Need for Halloween Monster Munch
- 1 package pretzels
- 1 package miniature peanut butter-filled crackers
- 1½ cups dry-roasted peanuts
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 package M&M’s
- 1 package peanut M&M’s
- 1 package candy corn
Tools You’ll Need
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Sauce Pan
- Spatula
Step By Step Directions for Halloween Monster Munch
Preheat and Prep
Preheat your oven to 250°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine Ingredients for Halloween Monster Munch
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pretzels, peanut butter-filled crackers, and dry-roasted peanuts.
Heat the Candy
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sugar and light corn syrup, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for approximately 5 minutes, whisking regularly.
Add Flavor
Remove the saucepan completely from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and maple extract, then add the baking soda. The mixture will foam up and bubble—this is exactly what you want!
Time to Toss
Carefully pour the hot candy coating over the pretzels, peanut butter-filled crackers, and peanuts. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
Bake
Spread the coated mixture onto your parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 250°F for approximately 45 minutes, stirring and tossing the mixture every 15 minutes to help coat everything evenly.
Cool the Candy
Remove the mixture from the oven and allow it to begin cooling. As it cools, gently break apart any large clusters before the coating hardens completely.
Stir in Extras
Once the coated mixture has cooled and set, stir in the M&M’s, peanut M&M’s, and candy corn.
Package and Enjoy
Package this mix in festive bags for Halloween party favors or set out a big bowl for guests to enjoy. Just be warned—it’s hard to stop at one handful!
Printable Halloween Monster Munch Recipe Here:
Halloween Monster Munch
Loaded with crunchy, salty bites, a sweet candy coating, and plenty of colorful Halloween candies, this old-fashioned party mix is perfect for sharing at fall gatherings and making a few new memories of your own!
Ingredients
- 1 package pretzels
- 1 package miniature peanut butter-filled crackers
- 1½ cups dry-roasted peanuts
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 package M&M's
- 1 package peanut M&M's
- 1 package candy corn
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 250°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pretzels, peanut butter-filled crackers, and dry-roasted peanuts.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sugar and light corn syrup, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for approximately 5 minutes, whisking regularly.
3. Remove the saucepan completely from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and maple extract, then add the baking soda. The mixture will foam up and bubble—this is exactly what you want!
4. Carefully pour the hot candy coating over the pretzels, peanut butter-filled crackers, and peanuts. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
5. Spread the coated mixture onto your parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 250°F for approximately 45 minutes, stirring and tossing the mixture every 15 minutes to help coat everything evenly.
6. Remove the mixture from the oven and allow it to begin cooling. As it cools, gently break apart any large clusters before the coating hardens completely.
7. Once the coated mixture has cooled and set, stir in the M&M's, peanut M&M's, and candy corn.
Notes
Package this mix in festive bags for Halloween party favors or set out a big bowl for guests to enjoy. Just be warned—it's hard to stop at one handful!
FAQs
Totally fine! This snack mix is completely customizable to any of your family’s favorite grabs.
I recommend adding any salty snack options as a substitution.
If you’re bringing this snack mix to a school class party, consider individually bagging the mix and including a tag with the ingredient list – in case of allergies.
If you’re preparing this for your family’s gathering, throw this in a large serving bowl or dish with an XL scoop. And prepare for no leftovers!!
Pin Me For Later
