Easy Monster Munch Snack Ideas
A sweet-and-salty Halloween snack mix loaded with popcorn, pretzels, candies, and a creamy white chocolate drizzle. Quick to make, party-friendly, and totally customizable.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 cup popped popcorn about 2 standard microwave bags, popped
- 2 cup mini pretzels
- 3 cup rice cereal squares such as Chex
- 1.5 cup candy corn
- 1.5 cup chocolate candies such as M&M's
- 2 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup roasted salted peanuts omit for nut-free
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or vanilla candy melts; about 6 oz
- 1 tbsp coconut oil helps the chocolate melt smoothly
- 0.25 cup Halloween sprinkles
- 0.25 tsp flaky sea salt optional, for sweet-salty contrast
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside a big mixing bowl.
- Combine popcorn, mini pretzels, rice cereal squares, mini marshmallows, and peanuts in the mixing bowl. Gently toss to distribute.
- Add candy corn and chocolate candies and toss again so the mix is evenly speckled.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips with coconut oil at 50 percent power in 30 second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth (about 1 to 2 minutes total).
- Drizzle half of the melted chocolate over the mix and toss to coat. Drizzle the remaining chocolate, then immediately add sprinkles so they adhere.
- Spread the mixture onto the lined sheet pan. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if using. Let set at room temperature until the chocolate firms, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Break into clusters and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
Make it your own: swap peanuts for almonds or pumpkin seeds, use caramel corn for extra sweetness, or drizzle with dark chocolate for balance. For a nut-free version, omit peanuts and add more cereal or pretzels. If your kitchen is warm, chill the pan for 5 minutes to set the chocolate faster.