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Halloween White Trash Mix | Sweet, Salty & Spooky Snack

Halloween is the season for sweet treats, salty bites, and festive snacks that are just as fun to look at as they are to eat. Enter: Halloween White Trash Mix—a no-bake, sweet-and-salty snack mix that’s easy to make in big batches and packed with crunchy cereal, pretzels, peanuts, candy corn, and festive chocolate candies, all coated in melted white chocolate. It’s the ultimate spooky snack: colorful, crunchy, chocolaty, and salty. Perfect for Halloween parties, movie nights, or filling goodie bags for trick-or-treaters, this mix is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Even better, it comes together in less than 20 minutes, making it one of the easiest party recipes you’ll ever whip up.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Crunch:
  • 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 1 ½ cups salted peanuts
Sweet Add-Ins:
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1 ½ cups Halloween M&Ms orange, purple, green, black if available
Coating & Decorations:
  • 2 cups white chocolate chips or candy melts
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter optional, for smoother melting
  • 2 tbsp Halloween sprinkles

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl (or double boiler for melting)
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Baking sheet – lined with parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Step 1: Prep the Base
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Add Chex cereals, pretzels, and peanuts to a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Melt White Chocolate
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and coconut oil.
  2. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth and melted.
Step 3: Coat the Mix
  1. Pour melted white chocolate over cereal mixture.
  2. Stir until all pieces are evenly coated.
Step 4: Add Candies
  1. Quickly fold in candy corn and M&Ms while chocolate is still warm.
Step 5: Spread & Sprinkle
  1. Spread mixture onto prepared baking sheet.
  2. Immediately top with Halloween sprinkles for festive color.
Step 6: Cool & Break Apart
  1. Let harden at room temperature (or refrigerate 10 minutes).
  2. Break into clusters and transfer to bowls or treat bags.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Room Temperature: Store in airtight containers for up to 1 week.
Freezer: Freeze in zip-top bags for up to 1 month.
Tip: Avoid humid conditions to keep chocolate from getting sticky.
🥄 Variations
Monster Version: Add candy eyeballs for extra spookiness.
Pumpkin Spice: Stir ½ tsp pumpkin spice into melted chocolate.
Nut-Free: Replace peanuts with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
Color Swap: Use candy melts in orange, purple, or green instead of white chocolate.
Christmas White Trash Mix: Swap candy corn for red and green M&Ms, skip the Halloween sprinkles.
❓ 10 FAQs
Why is it called White Trash Mix?
It’s a nickname for a simple, no-fuss snack mix coated in white chocolate. Some people also call it “White Chocolate Party Mix.”
Can I use other cereals?
Yes! Cheerios, Crispix, or Golden Grahams are delicious swaps.
Can I use candy melts instead of white chocolate?
Absolutely—they melt smoother and come in fun Halloween colors.
Do I have to add peanuts?
No, feel free to omit or swap with another crunchy ingredient.
Can I make this nut-free?
Yes, just leave out nuts and double up on cereal or pretzels.
Can I make it ahead of time?
Yes, prepare up to 3 days in advance and store in an airtight container.
Can I add other Halloween candies?
Definitely—Reese’s Pieces, KitKats, or gummy worms all work.
Can kids help make this?
Yes, kids love adding candies and sprinkles.
Can I double the recipe?
Yes, just use a larger mixing bowl and two baking sheets.
How do I gift this mix?
Package in mason jars, clear treat bags, or Halloween tins tied with ribbon.
🏁 Conclusion
This Halloween White Trash Mix is the ultimate party snack for spooky season—quick, colorful, and addictively delicious. With crunchy cereal, pretzels, peanuts, candy corn, M&Ms, and festive sprinkles, all bound together with creamy white chocolate, it’s a recipe that checks all the boxes: sweet, salty, crunchy, and festive.
Serve it in a big bowl at your Halloween bash, portion it into bags for trick-or-treaters, or gift it to friends and neighbors—it’s guaranteed to disappear quickly.