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Scarecrow Crunch Snack Mix Recipe

Scarecrow Crunch Snack Mix Recipe: Irresistible Halloween Treat

Get ready for Halloween with this Scarecrow Crunch Snack Mix Recipe, a vibrant blend of sweet and salty flavors that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 4 cups caramel corn swap with nut-free caramel corn if needed
  • 2 cups Shreddies cereal substitute with Life cereal or Chex if unavailable
  • 2 cups pretzel twists mini pretzels can work if you want a change
Treats
  • 1 cup candy corn use other fall-themed candies as alternatives
  • 1 cup candy pumpkins can be replaced with seasonal candy or omitted if not on hand
  • 1 cup Reese’s Pieces M&M’s make a nut-free substitute
  • 1 cup mini Rolos swap with any chocolate-covered candy or leave out if desired

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • plastic treat bags

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine the base ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the caramel corn, Shreddies cereal, and pretzel twists. Toss gently until evenly combined.
  2. Add the candies: Fold in the candy corn, candy pumpkins, Reese’s Pieces, and mini Rolos, mixing gently to maintain the candy bits.
  3. Portion for gifting (optional): Prepare small treat bags and portion about 1 cup of the mix into each bag.
  4. Serve or store: Serve immediately or transfer the mix to an airtight container for storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This colorful snack mix is also customizable; feel free to add your favorite ingredients for a personal touch.

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